Nurse Manager - Acute Dialysis

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Manager - Clinical has 24-hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the inpatient acute care dialysis department. This position has authority to make decisions on the unit in patient care, human resources, and financial management, and is responsible for unit operations. The manager demonstrates superior communication skills with internal and external customers, integrity, sound character, and sound judgment. The role leads dialysis service program development, implementation, and evaluation, and oversees quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with hospital mission and standards. It maintains compliance with regulatory, accrediting, hospital, patient care, safety, and environmental requirements. The manager maintains clinical competence, collaborates with educators on staff competencies, and provides coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development. The position also coordinates case-management projects, manages department operations and fiscal resources, supervises and develops team members, participates in recruitment and selection, and communicates departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required.
At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience required.
Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state required upon hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Demonstrated proficiency and clinical competence in the relevant area of nursing practice.
Effective communication skills, including excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and excellent listening skills; ability to motivate others.
Proficiency in clinical quality measurement.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Excellent risk-assessment skills and ability to adapt quickly to a client's changing needs.
Proficiency with standard office technologies and software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Nursing, or Health Care within three years of employment preferred.
One year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred; charge nurse experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of dialysis service programs and oversee quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with hospital mission and standards.
Monitor and maintain compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies related to patient care, safety, and environmental standards.
Maintain current clinical competence and collaborate with educators to ensure staff meet required competencies.
Provide staff coaching, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional development.
Initiate and coordinate special projects pertaining to case management.
Maintain departmental operational excellence and ensure services comply with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Manage team members, including orientation, development, evaluation, and monitoring the delivery of quality services.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting team members in accordance with policies, guidelines, and applicable laws.
Evaluate team-member performance relative to job goals and requirements; recommend education programs and ensure adherence to internal policies and standards.
Manage department finances and ensure proper utilization of organizational financial resources.
Communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.