Dialysis Facility Administrator

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Easley, SC

About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the clinic’s overall daily management and operation and reports 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 growth, patient outcomes, regulatory readiness, partnerships, and staff development and retention. The Administrator may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed and may fulfill duties of the facility CEO as delegated by the Governing Body. If the Administrator does not meet the listed nursing qualifications, the clinic must have a designated Registered Supervising Nurse who does.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and respond to new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
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 is required within 90 days of hire.
Must meet applicable, specific state requirements.
Must be a full-time Company employee and available to clinic staff during clinic operating hours.
Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained current and in good standing, if serving as the Registered Supervising Nurse or otherwise meeting the stated 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 stated nursing qualifications.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire, if serving as the Registered Supervising Nurse or otherwise meeting the stated nursing qualifications.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors, if serving as the Registered Supervising Nurse or otherwise meeting the stated nursing qualifications.
Meet any practice requirements for the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous dialysis management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement processes for program growth in line with company goals; 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 quality management through education and staff and patient involvement; lead QAPI meetings and quality improvement committees; work toward corporate quality goals and patient outcome targets.
Coordinate departmental functions and develop standards and methods for measuring patient care services, including required chronological records of services.
Work with staff to maintain thorough and appropriate patient-record documentation of treatments, activities, and communications with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Remain current on applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including professional practice act requirements, and ensure clinic compliance and continuing certification.
Develop, implement, and follow up on corrective action plans for internal and external surveys.
As needed, assume Charge Nurse responsibilities; perform duties listed for the Registered Supervising Nurse or designate a Registered Nurse who meets the qualifications.
As delegated by the Governing Body, fulfill facility CEO responsibilities; conduct or participate in meetings with the Governing Body, Regional Director, Medical Director, and staff.
Ensure appropriate staff, in-service education, and team patient-care planning meetings are held monthly, and keep the QAPI program current.
Establish, maintain, and submit required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and clinic operations.
Plan, coordinate, and approve efficient staffing that meets patient needs and regulatory requirements.
Oversee equipment and supply maintenance, safe and sanitary facility conditions, adequate inventory, and maintenance of facility property.
Understand the facility’s water treatment and equipment mechanisms; when necessary, assist 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 relationships with the Medical Director and physicians, and positive relationships with hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Promote GUEST customer service standards, build effective relationships throughout the organization, and respond effectively to inquiries and complaints.
Ensure staff are qualified and perform duties within company policies, applicable 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, communicate expectations effectively, accept accountability, and hold others accountable for performance.