Summary:

Oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to Clinical Staff, implements work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

· Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred

· Excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills

· Minimum of 12 months dialysis experience obtained within the last 24 months

· Minimum of 12 months experience in an acute care setting required

· Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred

· Supervisory experience preferred; willingness, desire, and ability to supervise required

· Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting

· Minimum of 1 year of experience overseeing work of assigned units

· Previous healthcare management experience, preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

· RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicable

· Registered Nurse (RN) required

· American Heart Association Basic Life Support

· A Water Treatment Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment

· A Hemodialysis Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment

· Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred, required within 1 year of eligibility to take the exam

Work Type: 

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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