Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse Manager (Acute RN)
About The Position
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment. The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse Manger leads our acute dialysis unit in performing high quality patient care while collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to enhance partnerships for our local Hospital Services program within our partner SUNY acute hemodialysis unit. This DCI location includes a chronic pediatric program in addition to 3 acute adult programs. The Nuse Manager will be expected to travel between and manage the programs of SUNY downtown, Crouse and Upstate Community Hospital as well as the Pediatric outpatient program, located in SUNY downtown.
Requirements
- Current NY RN license required
- Accredited nursing degree required
- Six months’ dialysis nursing experience in a hospital setting required
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem solve
- Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital
Nice To Haves
- Twelve months’ dialysis nursing experience preferred
- Critical care nursing and supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Liaison between hospital administration and DCI area leadership
- Primary contact to the medical director and openly communicates with all nephrologists regarding services and care provided
- Evaluate and make recommendations to physicians regarding patient care
- Supervise nursing activities to ensure patient care is delivered as directed
- Collaborate with local DCI nurse educator to deploy training and continuing education for all staff members
- Mentor DCI Hospital Services staff
- Oversee nursing care documentation, including medication and dialysis adjustments
- Work with chief equipment technician regarding dialysis equipment maintenance and water treatment practices per industry standards
- Communicate with hospital discharge planners, case managers and outpatient dialysis units to ensure smooth care transitions
- Manage general nursing budget, making equipment and supply recommendations
- Maintain working knowledge of industry standards related to renal replacement therapy in hospitals, including ESRD and AKI concepts/principles, regulatory and accreditation standards
- Participate in DCI risk management and Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, including required audits and regular attendance at DCI QAPI and governing body meetings
- Contribute to hospital quality management and infection control departments by providing requested information and attending meetings with hospital liaison
Benefits
- Relocation Bonus Available
- New nurse manager training program
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
