Dialysis Clinical Nurse Manager

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

About The Position

The Dialysis Clinical Nurse Manager is the clinical leader responsible for ensuring quality patient care and cost-effective clinical operations in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy and has authority to make daily decisions that support continuity of care and the safety of patients and staff. The manager oversees quality improvement, patient care coordination, staffing and employee development, physician relationships, facility maintenance and technical safety, and administrative operations. The role includes maintaining records and manuals, supporting billing and collection activities, managing supplies and equipment efficiently, and participating in required reporting and regulatory surveys. The position requires full-time availability and on-call coverage 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.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
Current appropriate state nursing licensure.
Valid Nebraska driver’s license and ability to be insured.
CPR/BLS certification.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Must meet the necessary requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment if indicated.
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 to lead and supervise dialysis personnel and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
Must be available as a full-time employee and provide on-call coverage when necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote the organization’s values and customer service standards, maintain effective relationships, and promptly address and follow up on customer service issues.
Support and drive quality standards, implement quality goals and facility action plans, and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Provide training and address adverse events, risk-management initiatives, compliance issues, and quality action thresholds.
Maintain the integrity of medical, administrative, and operational records; participate in 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, treatment modalities, access care, and treatment adherence.
Address patient questions and concerns, maintain efficient patient schedules, monitor patient status changes, 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; and ensure completion of orientation and required staff training.
Oversee staff performance, provide coaching and feedback, support professional growth and clinical competence, complete timely evaluations and annual goals, and document disciplinary conferences in consultation with Human Resources.
Maintain effective relationships and communication with Medical Directors and physicians, participate in the Governing Body, and schedule and coordinate CQI meetings with physicians.
Ensure the integrity and safety of the facility water system and maintain knowledge of facility equipment and technology.
Maintain and update manuals; direct information gathering for billing and collections; and manage medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment in accordance with cost goals and formularies.
Participate in required Network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.
Provide on-call coverage when necessary and perform other duties as assigned.