Tell A Friend Save To Job Cart Apply Online Print This Page   Job Title: Charge Nurse Job Code: 317071 Location: Akron, OH Division: Fresenius Medical Services Job Type: Full-time Posted Date: 08/24/09   There is an opening for a full-time Charge Nurse at the Akron Acute Program based out of Akron General Medical Center. The position is covering three shifts Monday through Saturday.  Duties of the position will include scheduling employees and patients, communicating with physicians and affiliated hospital staff and assisting the Clinic Manager in other responsibilities as assigned.    Must have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently with minimal supervision and run the day to day activities of the unit.  Must also be flexible and adaptable in job functions.   If you are a registered nurse with at least one year of Hemodialysis experience and are in good standing, please contact me with inquiries. Description Ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis and supervise the direct patient care staff. In this position you will maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the Director of Nursing Services to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. Perform written staff evaluations in conjunction with the Director of Nursing. Recommend and initiate disciplinary action in conjunction with the DON Services. Act as a resource person for staff members. Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Current, appropriate state licensure Minimum of six months experience in Hemodialysis One-year experience in medical surgical nursing preferred Supervisory or management experience preferred Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification   Tell A Friend Save To Job Cart Apply Online Print This Page   Search Jobs | View Job Cart | Register Profile | Sign In