RN - Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse

The Role: In the role of Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, the responsibilities include managing clinical operations to ensure the delivery of superior patient care. As a leader in the healthcare facility, you'd be a part of an interconnected, team-oriented setup, overseeing personalized care strategies, and offering dialysis treatment for patients dealing with end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Opportunities for Training and Progression: You'd be enrollled in our Clinical Leadership Program aimed at cultivating an environment of continuous learning for our managerial staff. This program includes modules on onboarding, key functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership training. As a Clinical Manager, you have the prospects to advance to roles such as Area Team Lead or Director of Operations.

Our Organisational Culture: We consider our employees as our greatest asset and we demonstrate genuine concern, and extend support to our people. This includes offering tuition reimbursement to meet your education goals, extending scholarships to family members, providing assistance during natural disasters, or extending financial aid during personal crises. We prioritize the well-being of our people.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We take pride in cultivating an environment that caters to all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds, and cultural traditions. Our diverse employee resource groups (ERGs) foster professional and personal development, discussions, activities, and peer support for employees with similar backgrounds or experiences. Our diverse workforce promotes opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, setting us apart from the rest.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease. If you're excited about this role and want to be a vital part of shaping the future of healthcare, apply today.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

- Oversee clinic operations, including cost, workflow, staffing, and maintaining quality standards.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development plans for direct reports.
- Engage with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.
- Oversee or function as the Home Therapies Program Manager for the facility’s Home Therapies Program.
- Uphold accuracy of medical and operations records and comply with data collection and auditing tasks.
- Accountable for annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding completion.
- Oversee clinic financials including productive usage of supplies or equipment and regular profit and loss review.
- Responsible for all mandatory network reporting and conducting on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

- Coordinate all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge alongside the relevant staff.
- Ensure patient education on quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.
- Act as a resource for patient and family queries and concerns.
- Ensure timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.
- Manage patient schedules to maintain facility efficiency and formulate action plans for missed treatments.
- Plan, coordinate, and validate patient's eligibility for treatment.
- Report alterations in patient status pertaining to clinical, insurance, or travel, and transportation issues.

STAFF:

- Participate in selection and hiring of new team members and ensure completion of new hire orientation and mandatory training.
- Ensure all patient care personnel complete appropriate training courses and maintain current certifications.
- Support all clinical staff members for professional growth.
- Maintain updated knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.
- Complete employee evaluations and establish yearly goals.
- Document disciplinary actions and consult with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when required.
- Handle staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

- Manage the physician application process for privileges and ensure compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.
- Maintain strong physician relations and facilitate regular and effective communication.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary team, Governing Body, for policy formation.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduate degree from an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
- Current state licensure (as necessary).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

- Must have:
  - Over 6 years of business operations experience in a healthcare facility.
  - At least 12 months experience in clinical nursing.
  - Minimum 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.
  - Pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.
- Nice to have:
  - Over 3 years supervisory or project/program management experience.
  - Medical/surgical or ICU/CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Regular tasks include desk work, personal computer tasks, and interactions with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
- There may be a requirement to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations, or to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings.
- The work environment reflects the characteristics of a healthcare facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels.
- May encounter potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to carry out the essential functions.
- The job involves direct patient care that frequently requires heavy lifting, patient movement, and assisting with ambulation.

Fresenius Medical Care North America proudly offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and maintains a drug-free workplace in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.