Nurse Manager - Hemodialysis
About The Position
The Nurse Manager – Dialysis provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for inpatient and outpatient dialysis services. This role maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards governing dialysis services. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement through staff development, education, and role modeling. Utilizing expertise in dialysis care, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Nurse Manager ensures seamless, coordinated care for patients with end-stage renal disease and acute renal conditions across the continuum of care.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive healthcare management experience
- Demonstrated experience in inpatient and/or outpatient dialysis settings
- Working knowledge of dialysis-related regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage)
- Proven ability to develop staffing models, schedules, and coverage plans
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
- dialysis or renal care experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in a team-based, collective bargaining environment desirable
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all inpatient and outpatient dialysis operations, ensuring delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
- Maintain shift accountability and ensure continuity of care across dialysis treatment settings
- Collaborate with nephrologists, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, social workers, dietitians, and technical staff to coordinate comprehensive dialysis care
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to dialysis nursing and technical staff
- Work directly with the patient care team to identify, investigate, and resolve patient concerns and complaints
- Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, treatment plans, and outcomes
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding dialysis treatment, care plans, and transitions of care
- Promote a patient-focused environment that supports dignity, safety, and cultural sensitivity
- Promote an atmosphere of collaboration, empowerment, accountability, and professional growth
- Assess, evaluate, and document staff competency, performance, and ongoing educational needs
- Support recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and retention of dialysis nursing and support staff
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage through effective scheduling and staffing pattern development
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD, state regulations, and hospital policies
- Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities focused on dialysis outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction
- Monitor and address quality indicators such as infection control, vascular access outcomes, treatment adequacy, and adverse events
- Manage human, financial, and material resources efficiently and responsibly
- Participate in budget planning, productivity monitoring, and cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment
- Utilize established conflict resolution techniques to address staff and operational issues constructively
- Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
