Head Nurse for a Dialysis Center

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.

About you

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CHED-accredited institution. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). 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.≥5 years HD experience; demonstrated leadership in audits, incident management. Preferred: Certification or advanced coursework in Quality Management or Clinical Instruction.