Dialysis Nurse Manager

Dialysis Nurse Manager - Chronic Clinic

Dayton, Tennessee

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with dialysis experience. Management experience is required. Management experience doesn't have to be in dialysis.

Implements training and educational programs for ESRD.

Coordinates home training and assures follow-up of patients on a monthly and prn basis.

Oversees the review and evaluation of patient care in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, Client's CQI program and the individual clinic's requirements.

Develops and implements standards of care, providing patient care in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, Client's CQI program and the individual clinic's requirements.

In collaboration with the Education Coordinator plans for and provides the training and assessments of patient care staff.

Coordinates the implementation of the Client, CQI and Risk Management Programs with the Quality and Risk Manager.

Collaborates with the Medical Director, Social Worker, Dietitian, Charge Nurses, Technical Managers, Staff Nurses and Technicians on any specific problem of patient care including selection of modality.

Actively encourages and helps maintain open and free communication between staff, administration, physicians and patients.

With the Clinic Operations Director and Medical Director, integrates unit activity as they relate to patient care, staff education, research projects and unit expansions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Coordinates with Medical Director the supervision of Nursing, Social Work, Dietitian, and Technical staff.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the clinic's policies and procedures and applicable laws.

Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; scheduling; appraising performance; in coordination with the Area Operations Director.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse (RN)

Dialysis Experience