Acute Dialysis Facility Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement processes for program growth in accordance with Company/Hospital goals.
• Plan/coordinate patient scheduling to assure timely acceptance of patients and effective staffing levels.
• Implement clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and reduce length of stay and readmission rates.
• Achieve financial targets to include budget, labor costs, supply costs and expenditures.
• Review all incident reports; make recommendations and take action relative to incidents as appropriate.
• Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patients in outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality.
• Monitor quality metrics as prescribed by the hospital.
• Coordinate the functions of all departments and develop standards and methods of measuring patient care services.
• Work with staff to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals.
• Achieve program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Knowledge of and remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Assure that the dialysis program is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receives continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies.
• Develop, implement and follow up necessary Corrective Action Plans for internal and external surveys.
• May assume Charge Nurse's responsibilities as needed.
• May fulfill responsibility of dialysis program CEO as delegated by Governing Body.
• Conduct and/or participate in both formal and informal meetings with the Hospital Management, Regional Director, Medical Director and the staff.
• Assure that appropriate staff meetings, in-service education meetings, and team patient care planning meetings are held routinely.
• Assure that Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program is current at all times.
• Establish, maintain, and submit all required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and the operational affairs of the dialysis program.
• Plan, coordinate, and approve effective and efficient staffing to meet patient needs and regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment and supplies to meet current laws and regulations.
• Continuously monitor to ensure that a safe and sanitary physical environment is maintained; that all equipment is maintained and functions properly; and that adequate and appropriate inventory levels of all supplies are available and used correctly.
• Supervise the maintenance of equipment, building areas occupied by the dialysis program and other property belonging to the Company.
• Know and understand the water treatment and mechanisms of the equipment of the dialysis program.
• Absorb, when necessary, with disinfection of equipment and supplies including Reverse Osmosis machines/systems and dialysis machines.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with hospital staff and physicians.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all area dialysis programs, area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Respond timely and effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel; approving and submitting all hours worked and counseling and disciplining employees.
• 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.

Requirements

• Current RN license in applicable state preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• 1 year previous hospital dialysis management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.