Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

Overview

The role of a Dialysis Clinical Manager at Fresenius Medical Care involves managing the daily operations of outpatient centers, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Job Description

• Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.
• Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, Education, and Technical Services departments.
• Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.
• Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Ensures the appropriate continuity of care and patient and staff safety.
• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.
• Oversees the timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.
• Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.
• Selects and hires new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory training.
• Supports all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Obtains clinical feedback for employee evaluations and establishes annual goals and conducts employee evaluations.
• Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.
• Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.
• Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.
• Collaborates closely with the Clinical Manager/Charge RN acting as nurse manager, the Medical Director, and the physicians regarding the direct patient care responsibilities within the facility to ensure the provision of outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FMS quality goals, and compliance with the pertinent company policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains strong Medical Director and physician relationships, facilitating staff relationships with physicians, and ensuring regular and effective communication with all physicians including participating in regular meetings with Medical Directors.
• Supports and drives FMS quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of CQI, including the use of the appropriate company CQI tools.
• Works with the Charge RN and Medical Director to implement FMS quality FKC goals and develop facility specific action plans to achieve FMS quality standards.
• Collaborates with the Charge RN to ensure the aggressive treatment of, and actions taken, regarding adverse safety events and action thresholds.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other FMS administrative and operational records.
• Complies and assists with all data collection and auditing activities.
• Manages the day-to-day activities and workload of the facility staff providing guidance and leadership as appropriate to ensure the effective, efficient and timely execution of duties and tasks.
• Creates, maintains, and communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to the staffing needs of the facility to ensure adequate staffing daily. Consults with Charge RN and Medical Director to optimize clinical staffing.
• Provides informal feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the form of the annual performance evaluation during the focal merit review process. Obtains feedback and input regarding the staff performance from the Medical Directors.

Success Profile

A successful candidate will have strong management skills, prior direct patient care experience, and a combination of technical skills and genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients and improving their quality of life. They should also have prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience, and the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.

Rewards

As a Clinical Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. You will have access to various employee resource groups (ERGs) for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Additionally, you will benefit from tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and financial support during personal hardships.

Connect

To apply for this position, please visit our website or contact us directly. Fresenius Medical Care is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our values.