Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA---s mission, vision, core
values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA
Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS
policy requirements. Ensure provision of quality patient care while
maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with
all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs.
Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and
FMS patient care and administrative policies as the clinical
leader, has the authority to make daily decisions to ensure
continuity of care and patient and staff safety PRINCIPAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the tactical execution of short- and
long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a
direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and
staffing. Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for
all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce;
partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Technically
proficient in the specific department and knowledge of industry
practice and business principles. Works on issues of diverse scope
where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a
variety of factors, including an understanding of current business
trends. Has a larger range within the department. Responsible for
supporting and driving FMS quality standards through meeting all
ESRD regulatory requirements and the practice of Quality Assessment
and Improvement (QAI), including use of FMS QAI tools. Responsible
for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
Oversees facility---s Home Therapies Program if applicable.
Accountable for compliance with all applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations. Ensures all FMS Clinical Quality
policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the
facility staff. Maintains integrity of medical records and other
FMS administrative and operational records. Complies with all data
collections and auditing activities. Maintains facility
environmental integrity, including safety. Experienced leadership
required for multi-faceted environment; role primarily focuses on
tactical execution. Receives assignments in the form of objectives
and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. An
individual contributor will have significant project/process
responsibilities. Program or project responsibility generally
within the function. Follows processes and operational policies in
selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Interprets and recommends change to policies and establishes
procedures that effect immediate organization(s). Decisions have an
impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or
failure to achieve results will add costs and may impact the
short-term goals of the organization. Frequently interacts with
subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group
managers, normally involving matters between functional areas,
other company divisions or units, or customers. Participates and
presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
Interacts with internal departments and external customers;
particularly in problem resolution. Acts as an advisor to
subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees,
including performance reviews, disciplinary action and
terminations. Provides technical guidance. Performs other related
duties as assigned. PATIENT CARE: Coordinates all aspects of
patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission
through discharge of the patient. Ensure education of the patient
regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness,
and access care, including catheter reduction and adherence to
treatment regime. Acts as a resource for the patient to address
patient concerns and questions. Accountable for timely completion
of patient care assessments and care plans by organizing meetings
of the facility---s Interdisciplinary Team to discuss patient care
plans and to resolve patient problems. Directs initiation,
maintenance and communication of efficient and timely patient
schedules to ensure maximization of the facility station
efficiency. Is aware of and develops a mechanism or process for
knowing the specific situation of each patient, including
hospitalizations, no- shows, catheter use, and any significant
change in patient care status. Develops action plans for unexcused
and missed treatments in collaboration with the Director. Plans,
coordinates and acts as the liaison for patient care as per the
disease management agreement, including initial and ongoing
validation of member eligibility. Facilitate timely workup of
patients for access management, dialysis services, patient
education, hospitalizations, and kidney transplantation as
appropriate, and ensures coordination of care with the
multidisciplinary renal team. Communicates changes in patient
status regarding clinical, insurance, travel and transportation
issues to the disease management company. Maintains current
knowledge of disease management software and systems as pertinent.
STAFF: Responsible for implementation of FMS staffing, and medical
supply models, to provide quality patient care, and makes
recommendations. Participates in the recruitment and interview
process, and decision to hire new personnel. Ensures completion of
new hiring orientation and training including mandatory in-services
and ICD code training when applicable. Ensures documentation
completed for annual in service training, and policy and procedure
in service updates. Responsible for all patient care employees
receiving appropriate training according to FMS policy, including
training to ensure ongoing compliance with all FMS risk management
initiatives. Provides opportunities for professional growth, and
training to ensure clinical competence and the ability for licensed
staff to assume Team Leader responsibilities Responsible for
overseeing performance of all licensed personnel, direct patient
care staff, reporting indirect patient care personnel as assigned,
and when necessary, technical staff. Provides employee education
and guidance, and feedback related to performance. Maintains
current knowledge regarding FMCNA benefits, Human Resources
policies, procedures, and processes, and acts as a resource to
facility staff. Provides counseling for all clinical staff members
at regular intervals offering support and encouraging professional
growth. Completes timely employee evaluations and establishes
annual goals for staff. Provides written documentation of all
disciplinary conferences in accordance with the established
personnel policies, and confers with the Director and Human
Resources regarding the nature of the disciplinary decisions.
Participates in Corporate and Business Unit specific employee
recognition and satisfaction programs. Creates, maintains, and
communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to
the needs of the facility. Creates and implements a Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI) Process Improvement Team that involves
staff in problem solving. PHYSICIANS: Facilitates the application
process for physician privileges and compliance with FMS Medical
Staff By-Laws. Responsible for strong Director and physician
relationships and facilitating staff relationships with physicians.
Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians,
through regular meetings with Directors. Participates in Governing
Body. Schedules and coordinates CQI meetings with physicians.
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: Responsible for the integrity and safety of
the facility water system. Must be knowledgeable in the operation
of all facility equipment and technology. ADMINISTRATIVE:
Responsible for maintaining and updating all FMS manuals.
Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and
ICD coding. Checks correspondence whether electronic, paper or
voice mail, and responds as appropriate. Directs information
gathering as required supporting billing and collection activities.
Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory,
inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals
following all guidelines established in FMS formularies
Participates in the completion and interpretation of the Pl-17
inventory supply use analysis. Reviews and approves facility
payroll. Reviews profit and loss statements with Director
Responsible for participating in all required Network reporting and
on-site state or federal surveys. Participates in the completion of
the FMS Administrative Clinical Review. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND
WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test
for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will
consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day
work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with
patients, facility staff and physicians Position may require travel
between assigned facilities and various locations within the
community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health
care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise
levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious
diseases/materials. SUPERVISION: Responsible for the direct
supervision of various levels of staff as designated by region.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: Bachelor---s Degree; Advanced
Degree desirable or an equivalent combination of education and
experience Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 6 --- 8
years--- related experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. 3 years--- supervisory or project/program
management experience preferred. Minimum of 12 months experience in
clinical nursing is required. Experience in med/surg or ICU/CCU is
preferred. Minimum of 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing
experience is required. Must be available as a full-time employee
and provide on-call coverage when necessary. Demonstrated
leadership competencies and skills for the position, including
excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality
improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team
building, motivating employees, performance management, and
decision making. Demonstrated management skills necessary to
provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to
ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients. Must
complete Clinical Manager training modules and ongoing
developmental programs within the specified time line. EO/AA
Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
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