Dialysis Clinical Nurse Manager

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

About The Position

The Dialysis Clinical Nurse Manager supports the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy requirements. The role provides clinical leadership and authority to make daily decisions that support continuity of care, patient and staff safety, high-quality patient care, and cost-effective clinical operations. The manager oversees quality improvement and regulatory compliance; coordinates patient care from admission through discharge; leads staffing, training, and performance management; maintains effective relationships and communication with physicians; and oversees facility equipment, water-system safety, records, manuals, reporting, supplies, and administrative operations. The position is based in a health care facility, with desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. On-call coverage is required when necessary.

Requirements

At least 10 years of clinical nursing experience.
At least 10 years of chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent.
Must be available as a full-time employee and provide on-call coverage when necessary.
Demonstrated leadership competencies, including communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, employee motivation, performance management, and decision-making.
Management skills necessary to supervise dialysis personnel and ensure high-quality patient care.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
Current appropriate state licensure.
CPR/BLS certification.
Valid Nebraska driver’s license and insurability.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Must meet the requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment if indicated.

Nice To Haves

Experience in med/surg or ICU/CCU.
Advanced education.

Responsibilities

Drive the organization’s customer service culture and standards; maintain effective relationships and respond to customer service issues in a timely manner.
Support and drive quality standards, meet ERSD regulatory requirements, use Quality Assessment and Improvement tools, establish facility-specific action plans, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Implement training and risk-management initiatives; address adverse events and action thresholds; ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; maintain medical and operational records; complete data collection and audits; and maintain facility environmental safety.
Coordinate patient care from admission through discharge and ensure patient education on quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.
Address patient concerns and questions, manage patient schedules to support facility efficiency, monitor each patient’s situation and changes in care status, and develop plans for unexcused or missed treatments with the Medical Director.
Implement staffing and medical supply models; participate in recruitment, interviews, and hiring decisions; ensure new-hire orientation and ongoing training; and support staff professional growth and clinical competence.
Oversee the performance of licensed personnel, direct patient-care staff, assigned indirect patient-care personnel, and technical staff as necessary; provide guidance and feedback; complete employee evaluations and annual goals; and document disciplinary conferences in accordance with personnel policies in consultation with Human Resources.
Maintain knowledge of Human Resources policies and processes and serve as a resource to facility staff.
Develop strong relationships with the Medical Director and physicians, facilitate staff relationships with physicians, communicate regularly with physicians, participate in the Governing Body, and coordinate CQI meetings with physicians.
Maintain the integrity and safety of the facility water system and remain knowledgeable about facility equipment and technology.
Maintain and update manuals; direct information gathering for billing and collection; manage medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment efficiently and in accordance with formulary guidelines; and participate in Network reporting and state or federal surveys.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide on-call coverage when necessary.