Hemodialysis Head Nurse
Role Description
● Provides advanced clinical and operational leadership across multiple shifts or units within a hemodialysis clinic.
● Serves as the quality, infection-control, and staff-development lead, ensuring all nursing activities comply with DOH, PSN, and PhilHealth standards.
● Functions as acting Head Nurse when delegated, supporting licensing readiness, audits, and cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities
● Oversee multiple HD shifts or stations, ensuring consistent patient safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to staffing ratios.
● Coordinate clinic-wide QA and infection-control activities, tracking water-quality testing, disinfection logs, and incident reports.
● Conduct shift-level audits and peer reviews, identifying process gaps and facilitating corrective actions.
● Mentor Charge I and Staff Nurses, providing coaching, clinical validation, and input into performance appraisals.
● Lead incident investigations and prepare root-cause analyses for submission to the Head Nurse and Medical Director.
● Review and approve PhilHealth treatment records for completeness and accuracy before submission.
● Collaborate with the biomedical team and supplier partners to ensure all HD machines meet DOH and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
● Drive continuous-improvement initiatives, including infection-control campaigns, patient-education improvements, or workflow optimization.
● Act as liaison between nursing staff and leadership, ensuring transparent communication of policies, safety alerts, and audit findings.
● Support Head Nurse in regulatory inspections, documentation preparation, and implementation of accreditation feedback.
● Monitor stock usage trends and propose procurement adjustments to maintain uninterrupted clinic operations.
● Uphold professional conduct and team morale, fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and patient-centred care.
Qualifications
● Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CHED-accredited institution.
● Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
● Training & Certifications:
○ Completed DOH-accredited Hemodialysis Nurse Training Program (≥ 480 hours).
○ Current IV Therapy, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
○ RENAP membership in good standing.
○ Completion of Leadership or Supervisory Training (internal or external).
○ Annual participation in QA/IPC training accredited by DOH or RENAP.
○ Preferred: Certification or advanced coursework in Quality Management or Clinical Instruction.
● Time/Experience: ≥5 years HD experience; demonstrated leadership in audits, incident management.
Reporting line: Reports to Clinic Nurse Manager.
Supervisory scope: Oversees all Staff and Trainee Nurses within assigned shifts; provides functional oversight to Senior HD Nurses.
Work ratio: Ensures DOH-mandated 1 nurse: 4 station/patient ratio across all shifts and maintains skill-mix compliance.
Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php34,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for promotion
- Paid training
- Promotion to permanent employee
Work Location: In person