Nurse Manager - Dialysis (Salaried, Full time)

Nurse Manager - Dialysis (Salaried, Full Time)

Springdale Dialysis Clinic - Springdale, AR

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Days Education Level: Licensed in related field Category: Dialysis

Description

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

The role of the Nurse Manager reports to the Director of Clinical Services. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day coordination of nursing staff and aides. This position will participate in direct patient care.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow in the clinic as it relates to patient care
• Provide ongoing training to nursing staff
• Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
• Prepare patients for various procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed
• Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate
• Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed
• Ensure patients have received all necessary educational materials
• Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled dates to the patient

Qualification

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a clinic setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.