Dialysis Nurse Manager
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American Medical Associates - Dialysis Nurse Manager need for dialysis center located in Glendale, NY Salary: $145K range (based on experience) Qualifications of the Dialysis Nurse Manager: Must have Dialysis experience Must be licensed RN in the State of New York Must have at least a year experience in clinical nursing and 6 months experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis, including training in and experience with dialysis process Ensure compliance with all procedures and policies Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services Excellent communication and leadership skills Responsibilities of the Dialysis Nurse Manager : Develops and implements standards of care in accordance with all ESRD Network, State, Federal regulations and facility requirements & Responsible for overseeing performance of all licensed personnel, direct patient care staff indirect personnel staff and technical staff when necessary Rounds and assesses the delivery of patient care in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations & Encourages and maintains open communication between members of the IDT, Physicians and patients. Conducts staff meeting on a regular basis & In the absence of an Administrator, acts as Administrator, & Is supervisory role in accordance with facility policies and procedures Interviews, makes recommendations to Administrator for hiring of new employees Makes supply recommendations and notifications of equipment needs to the Chief Technician and Administrator & Assumes primary dialysis nurse responsibilities and direct patient care when indicated. Enforces and carries out (or delegates) patients care policies for the medical director. Assists Administrator in assuring continuity of care and communication between dialysis facility and nursing home. Understands basic wage and hour laws, federal, state and local laws and regulations, Medicare and legislation affecting employment in dialysis and nursing services. Reports and documents all employee injuries according to established policies and procedures. Responsible for Preparing and submitting Data as required by CMS and ESRD network including but not limited to NHSN, NYPORTS/HCS, OSHA 300, IPRO vascular access report Responsible for assuring an effective emergency preparedness plan is implemented and maintained Practices and ensures compliance with New York State Health Code, Nurse Practice Act for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and the Professional Code of Ethics. Participates with the Administrator in establishing and implementing standards of practice, which ensure safe, effective and efficient nursing practice. Assures that the facility s patient care staff is CPR certified. Maintains an open line of communication with the Administrator, Medical Director and staff nurses regarding pertinent information and shift related issues affecting reasonable patient care and nursing function. Maintains open communication with patients and/or designee Accountable for outstanding customer service and interfacility relationships Facilitates an open line of communication between nursing and Administration regarding incidents, problems and patient care situations via written and verbal reporting mechanism. Maintains communications and collaborates with members of the Medical Staff, Renal Dietitian and Renal Social Worker in planning, providing and coordinating efforts for patient care on a daily basis. #6065