Full-Time

Director of Nursing

Outpatient Surgery

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Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

11-50 employees

Provides renal care and dialysis services

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Hazelwood, MO, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
  • Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification.
  • ASC certification preferred
  • Minimum of three years' experience preferred in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience.
  • Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred.
  • Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary.
  • Experience with Medical database software.
  • Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
  • Good communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for supporting and driving Organization quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of Organization CQI tools.
  • Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, by working with the Vice President of Quality and other organization management to ensure that organization/ASC policies and procedures are followed.
  • Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
  • Complies with all data collections and auditing activities and maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.
  • Supervises and directs facility staff in providing safe and effective vascular access procedures to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedures manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the company, federal and state agencies.
  • Assigns and delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff, including Staff RNs, Radiology Technologists, Front Desk Coordinator.
  • Ensures adequate staffing through daily management of staff's schedule, including breaks.
  • Assess daily patient needs and develop/distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
  • Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures and assist as necessary.
  • Recommends and initiates disciplinary action in conjunction with the Facility Manager.
  • Assists Facility Manager with staff performance evaluations.
  • Participates in selection, orientation and training of staff as assigned.
  • Performs and sets-up in-services regarding equipment, supplies and clinical for all staff.
  • Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge.
  • Ensures patients and patient's families are educated regarding pre and post procedure care of vascular access.
  • Ensures patient's procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized efficiently.
  • As needed, assist with patient workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring pre, intra and post procedure.
  • Oversees and ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments from admission to discharge.
  • Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions, delivery to appropriate labs, reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.
  • Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation and must maintain competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiate CPR and emergency measures as needed.
  • Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with company, federal, state and local regulations.
  • Attends and participates in Governing Body and CQI meetings with physicians, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings and reporting on assigned topics.
  • Ensures appropriate operation of facility equipment and technology, including but not limited, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the entire vascular access facility at all times through regular inspection of facility equipment and operation systems, reporting any malfunctions or maintenance issues.
  • Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the organization Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
  • Participates in cost control initiatives. Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization formularies.
  • Assists in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility as directed to ensure continuous process improvement.
  • Initiates, documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attend meetings as required.
  • Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control and checking for expired medications, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
  • Oversees maintenance of usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal.
  • Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
  • Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with organization policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Performs chart audits on a regular basis.
  • Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.
  • Verifies records for all implanted devices are completed accurately, timely and maintained according to records management guidelines.
  • Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager or at the direction of organization management.
  • Appointed Governing Body positions, takes on primary role of certain position or oversees staff delegated to positions.
  • Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.
  • Maintain CLIA license with Facility Administrator.
Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

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Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$39.1M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
  • Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
  • AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
  • Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
  • Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

What makes Fresenius Medical Care unique

  • FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
  • FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
  • FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

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