Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

* 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.
* Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
* Technically proficient in the specific department and knowledge of industry practice and business principles. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Has a larger range within the department.
* Responsible for supporting and driving FMS quality standards through meeting all ESRD regulatory requirements and the practice of Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI), including use of FMS QAI tools.
* Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
* Oversees facility’s Home Therapies Program if applicable.
* Accountable for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
* Ensures all FMS Clinical Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff.
* Maintains integrity of medical records and other FMS administrative and operational records.
* Complies with all data collections and auditing activities.
* Maintains facility environmental integrity, including safety.
* Experienced leadership required for multi-faceted environment; role primarily focuses on tactical execution. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
* An individual contributor will have significant project/process responsibilities. Program or project responsibility generally within the function.
* Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interprets and recommends change to policies and establishes procedures that effect immediate organization(s).
* Decisions have an impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.
* Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers.
* Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
* Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution. Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
* Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.
* Provides technical guidance.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

** PATIENT CARE:
*** Coordinates 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, including catheter reduction and adherence to treatment regime.
* Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.
* Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans by organizing meetings of the facility’s Interdisciplinary Team to discuss patient care plans and to resolve patient problems.
* Directs initiation, maintenance and communication of efficient and timely patient schedules to ensure maximization of the facility station efficiency.
* Is aware of and develops a mechanism or process for knowing the specific situation of each patient, including hospitalizations, no- shows, catheter use, and any significant change in patient care status.
* Develops action plans for unexcused and missed treatments in collaboration with the Director.
* Plans, coordinates and acts as the liaison for patient care as per the disease management agreement, including initial and…