Dialysis Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the clinic, reporting directly to first-line regional operational management, which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region and demographics. The role oversees clinic growth, patient outcomes, operational readiness, partnerships, and staff development and retention. The Administrator ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, effective staffing, quality improvement, safe facility operations, and achievement of clinical and financial goals. The role may include nursing and facility CEO responsibilities as described, or the Administrator may designate a qualified Registered Supervising Nurse where permitted. The role requires demonstrated leadership, sound judgment in new and emergent situations, analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong time management and organization, English communication skills, and computer skills. One year of previous dialysis management experience is preferred. The Administrator must meet applicable state requirements. If the nursing qualifications specified for a Registered Supervising Nurse are not met by the Administrator, a qualified Registered Supervising Nurse must be designated at the clinic. Full-time employees are eligible for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match and PTO.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and use sound judgment in new and emergent situations.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications within 90 days of hire.
Must meet applicable, specific state requirements.
Must be a full-time employee of the company and available to clinic staff while the clinic is open.
Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained current and in good standing, if serving as the Registered Supervising Nurse or otherwise meeting the listed nursing qualifications.
18 months of experience as an RN, including 6 months of nursing care experience with a patient with kidney failure, if serving as the Registered Supervising Nurse or otherwise meeting the listed nursing qualifications.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire, if nursing qualifications apply.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors, if nursing qualifications apply.
Must meet any applicable state practice requirements for the Registered Supervising Nurse role, if nursing qualifications apply.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous dialysis management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement processes for program growth in accordance with company goals.
Plan and coordinate patient scheduling to support timely patient acceptance and effective staffing.
Implement clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
Achieve financial targets, including budget, labor costs, supply costs, and expenditures.
Review incident reports, recommend and take appropriate action, and report at monthly QAPI meetings.
Promote the quality management program through staff and patient education and involvement; lead QAPI meetings and quality improvement committees.
Coordinate department functions and develop standards and methods for measuring patient care services, including required chronological records of services provided.
Work with staff to maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in patient records of treatments, activities, and communications.
Achieve program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals.
Remain current with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health care professional practice requirements, and ensure clinic compliance and continuing certification.
Develop, implement, and follow up on corrective action plans for internal and external surveys.
May assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed; perform Registered Supervising Nurse duties or designate a qualified Registered Nurse as specified.
May fulfill facility CEO responsibilities as delegated by the Governing Body.
Conduct or participate in meetings with the governing body, Regional Director, Medical Director, and staff; ensure appropriate staff, in-service education, and patient care planning meetings are held monthly.
Ensure the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program remains current.
Establish, maintain, and submit required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and clinic operations.
Plan, coordinate, and approve efficient staffing to meet patient needs and regulatory requirements.
Oversee equipment and supply maintenance to meet applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a safe and sanitary facility; ensure equipment functions properly and supplies are adequate, appropriate, and correctly used.
Supervise maintenance of equipment, facility areas, and other clinic property.
Understand the facility's water treatment and equipment mechanisms; assist when necessary with disinfection of equipment and supplies, including bicarbonate delivery systems and dialysis machines.
Monitor contractual agreements and update them as needed with corporate oversight.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Medical Director and physicians, and positive relationships with hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Promote GUEST customer service standards, develop effective relationships across the organization, and respond effectively to inquiries and complaints.
Ensure staff meet qualifications and perform duties within applicable company policies, professional practice acts, and laws and regulations.
Recruit, train, develop, and supervise personnel; evaluate performance; approve and submit hours worked; and counsel and discipline employees.
Promote teamwork and communicate expectations effectively while accepting accountability and holding others accountable for performance.