Regional Vice President

Regional Vice President Of Operations

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.

The Regional Vice President of Operations (RVP) will assume leadership for strategically planning and leading U.S. Renal Care dialysis operations across all service lines. The RVP will provide exceptional leadership, operations/administrative management and team building competencies in support and development of USRC's mission. Incumbent would be expected to reside in the southern California area.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Responsible for oversight of the overall operations of clinics in assigned region including operational, clinical, technical regulatory, growth and P&L management consisting of multiple outpatient clinics, home and other applicable dialysis programs.
• Responsible for achieving financial targets to include budget, labor and supply costs, and expenditures at assigned facilities.
• Coordinates home therapies resources to ensure growth initiatives are implemented and sustained.
• Responsible for creating and managing regional operational budget.
• Organizes, coordinates and directs all denovo center development from identifying the opportunity through facility opening and licensure.
• Collaborates with facility staff and Clinical Services in attaining defined standards of practice and quality.
• Benchmarks individual facilities to corporate quality goals.
• Ensures facilities within assigned region report and submit data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner to all external databases (NHSN, CROWNWeb) as required by CMS regulations.
• Lead and direct a team of Administrators to ensure dialysis operations are in compliance with company policies, state, federal and local regulations and receive continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies. Ensures all Plans of Correction (POC) are developed, implemented and sustained to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensures QAPI, Governing Body and IDT meetings occur monthly as required by regulation and that minutes and documentation are recorded and maintained appropriately.
• Serves as a member of the Governing Body as needed.
• Partners with Clinical Services to ensure Plans of Correction addressing Quality Improvement Program (QIP) reductions are implemented and corrections sustained.
• Partners with Business Development and members of the Home Therapies teams to identify opportunities for growth. Implements operational initiatives to facilitate and sustain achieved growth.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to provide oversight of the implementation of labor laws, Workers' Compensation and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules and guidelines.
• Collaborates with regional management and USRC Rx (pharmacy) to maximize patient enrollment in program.
• Ensures Administrators' receive orientation to position prior to assuming role, as evidenced by completed skills checklists. Participates in the training of the Administrator by completing, or assigning to a qualified substitute, the skills checklist. Develops a system to ensure skills checklists remain current for all patient care staff.
• Works with Administrators toward the achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual projections based on clinical, financial and management objectives.
• Lead and support Group Administrators in their support of and communication with physicians, Medical Directors, and other healthcare providers.
• Directs and approves staffing plans to promote the efficient utilization of all personnel based on state mandated ratios and USRC company guidelines.
• Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.
• Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

• At least seven (7) years of progressive healthcare provider operations experience; dialysis and Registered Nurse experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, nursing or related field is required. Master's degree (MBA or MHA) preferred. Combination of education, specialty certifications and experience in related area will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver' license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current, without restrictions and good driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to bring exceptional business acumen and creativity to the management of healthcare facilities. Strong facility with numbers.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a strong member of a highly motivated and integrated management team.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a successful operating infrastructure in a service-oriented setting that sustains a company through growth.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead a high performing team and build and maintain a positive and energetic culture within an organization.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills; strong presentation skills.
• High empathy and good listening skills.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.