Dialysis Nurse Manager
About The Position
The Nurse Manager coordinates all activities in the Center to provide quality patient care. The role requires a Registered Nurse who can demonstrate problem-solving ability, communicate effectively, and work in a group setting. The Nurse Manager develops and maintains departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and performance improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. The position also selects, trains, orients, evaluates, and clinically supervises nursing and technical staff; coordinates staff schedules and patient shift times; and supports patient and staff education on dialysis care and treatment. The Nurse Manager provides dialysis treatment in accordance with nursing standards, observes and reports patient symptoms and conditions to physicians, and helps physicians evaluate dialysis regimens. The role includes professional development, maintaining a safe environment and CPS certification, and attending required meetings. The position involves regular exposure to bloodborne disease risks and exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and wastes; emergency or crisis situations; and occasional irregular hours. It may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. The anticipated starting salary range is $125,000–$130,000, based on relevant experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Registered professional nurse with a New York State RN license.
- Three years of experience working in a renal care setting.
- BCLS certification.
- Ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, and work in a group setting.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services.
- Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
- Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.
- The position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and performance improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Select, train, and orient nursing and technical staff; evaluate their performance and initiate or recommend personnel actions.
- Provide clinical supervision for nursing and technical staff.
- Coordinate staff schedules and patient shift times.
- Assist with patient and staff education in the care and treatment of dialysis patients.
- Help physicians evaluate the effectiveness of dialysis regimens.
- Provide dialysis treatment in conformance with nursing standards, including initiation, monitoring, and termination of treatment.
- Observe and report dialysis patients’ symptoms and conditions to physicians.
- Support professional growth and development through education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Maintain a safe environment and CPS certification, attend meetings as required, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
