Senior Manager Strategic Clinical Quality - Chicago/West Chicago

Fresenius Medical Care•Niles, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote opportunity within the Chicago/West Chicago operational area! The individual selected must reside in the Chicago/West Chicago territory. Travel required! PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Sr. Manager serves as a clinical quality expert, guiding regional teams in achieving strategic goals for improved patient outcomes and dialysis care standards. This role leads Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and drives data-informed initiatives to enhance clinical performance across facilities. The scope of the clinical quality oversight of the position covers assigned treatment modalities (e.g. in-center, home modalities, or home hemodialysis and home peritoneal dialysis).

Requirements

Registered Nurse required
5+ years of dialysis experience required.
3+ years' experience in a leadership role.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.
Strong management skills with the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams.
Demonstrated leadership competencies and adaptability to changes in priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team, gain support and input while participating in quality improvement activities.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to analyze and propose alternate solutions, assist in resolving sensitive to complex issues.
Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills
Demonstrated adaptability to changes in priorities
Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team, gain support and input while participating in quality improvement activities.

Nice To Haves

BSN or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Certification in Nephrology Nursing or quality preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategies to achieve quality goals, collaborating with stakeholders across departments to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Leads and mentors Clinical Quality teams in QAPI principles, data analysis, and process improvement to enhance patient-centered care and achieve prioritized quality metrics.
Oversee execution of clinical initiatives, interventions, and standardized education materials within assigned coverage area.
Contributes to short- and long-term planning for quality improvement, patient safety, and care delivery.
Utilizes dashboards and analytics to monitor trends, evaluate results, and drive improvement activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement regional quality strategies and initiatives.
Maintains compliance documentation and provides updates to leadership and advisory boards based on data surveillance and benchmarking.
Promote evidence-based practices, clinical pathways, and standing orders to improve care coordination.
Resolves internal issues through effective decision-making and communication across departments.
Manages regional quality staff, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Partners with Medical Directors and Operations to improve patient treatment outcomes using evidence-based practices and clinical pathways.
Participate in group and regional meetings and team development activities to foster collaboration and staff engagement.
Provides subject matter expertise on clinical policies, standards, and quality tools, supporting policy implementation and utilization.
Evaluates the impact of quality strategies using improvement methodologies and current knowledge of regulations and payer programs.
Collaborates with VBC teams to plan interventions that enhance patient outcomes.
Apply adult education principles to develop programs that integrate quality standards into facility procedures.
Delivers exceptional customer service and maintains strong relationships through timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Performs other related duties as assigned.