Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care · Wilmington, DE · 3 wk ago

HealthcareFull-time

Overview

As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.

Job Description

As a Clinic Manager, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. You will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Success Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.
12 months experience in clinical nursing.
6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.
Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.

Rewards

Our culture is built around the belief that our employees are our most important asset. We offer:

Training and advancement opportunities through our Clinical Leadership Program.
A supportive environment that values, cares about, and supports our people.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Comprehensive benefits package.

Connect

Learn more about Fresenius Medical Care and how you can make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease.

Principles of Care

In this role, you will:

Manage the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.
Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.
Collaborate with or function as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility’s Home Therapies Program.
Maintain integrity of medical and operations records and comply with all data collections and auditing activities.
Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.
Manage clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.
Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.
Coordinate all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.
Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.
Act as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.
Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.
Manage timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develop action plans for missed treatments.
Plan, coordinate, and validate patient eligibility for treatment.
Report changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.
Participate in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensure completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.
Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licenses/certifications are current.
Provide support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourage professional growth.
Maintain current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.
Complete employee evaluations and establish annual goals.
Document any disciplinary actions and confer with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.
Manage staff scheduling and payroll.
Facilitate the application process for physician privileges and ensure compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.
Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensure regular and effective communication.
Participate in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

Education and Required Credentials

- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).

- Current appropriate state licensure.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required. The work environment may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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