Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

POSITION FEATURES : Float position

Float position

Albuquerque Area

About this role : As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations.

As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Training and advancement :

Our focus on diversity :

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINIC OPERATIONS :

• Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.
• Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.
• Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility’s Home Therapies Program.
• Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.
• Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.
• Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.
• Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE :

• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.
• Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.
• Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.
• Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.
• Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.

STAFF :

• Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.
• Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures / certifications are current.
• Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.
• Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS :

Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• Required :
• 6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.
• 12 months experience in clinical nursing.
• 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.
• 3+ years supervisory or project / program management experience.
• Med / surg or ICU / CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians
• Position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and / or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.

Equipment aids and / or coworkers may provide assistance.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.< /