Dialysis Nurse Manager

• Implements training and educational programs for ESRD.
• Coordinates home training and assures follow-up of patients on a monthly and prn basis.
• Oversees the review and evaluation of patient care in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI’s CQI program and the individual clinic’s requirements
• Develops and implements standards of care, providing patient care in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI’s CQI program and the individual clinic’s requirements
• In collaboration with the Education Coordinator plans for and provides the training and assessments of patient care staff
• Coordinates the implementation of the DCI, CQI and Risk Management Programs with the Quality and Risk Manager
• Collaborates with the Medical Director, Social Worker, Dietitian, Charge Nurses, Technical Managers, Staff Nurses and Technicians on any specific problem of patient care including selection of modality
• Actively encourages and helps maintain open and free communication between staff, administration, physicians and patients
• With the Clinic Operations Director and Medical Director, integrates unit activity as they relate to patient care, staff education, research projects and unit expansions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Medical Director the supervision of Nursing, Social Work, Dietitian, and Technical staff
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the clinic's policies and procedures and applicable laws
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; scheduling; appraising performance; in coordination with the Area Operations Director