Dialysis Hospital Services Clinical Manager

Overview

A $10,000 sign on bonus is available!

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment.

The Hospital Services Clinical Manager leads our acute dialysis unit in performing high quality patient care while collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to enhance partnerships for our local Hospital Services program within our partner Monument Health acute hemodialysis unit.

Schedule: Fulltime position working weekdays with weekend call, set upon hiring

Compensation: Pay range starting at $100,000 annually, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred

Benefits:

• New nurse manager training program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Liaison between hospital administration and DCI area leadership
• Primary contact to the medical director and openly communicates with all nephrologists regarding services and care provided
• Evaluate and make recommendations to physicians regarding patient care
• Supervise nursing activities to ensure patient care is delivered as directed
• Collaborate with local DCI nurse educator to deploy training and continuing education for all staff members
• Mentor DCI Hospital Services staff
• Oversee nursing care documentation, including medication and dialysis adjustments
• Work with chief equipment technician regarding dialysis equipment maintenance and water treatment practices per industry standards
• Communicate with hospital discharge planners, case managers and outpatient dialysis units to ensure smooth care transitions
• Manage general nursing budget, making equipment and supply recommendations
• Maintain working knowledge of industry standards related to renal replacement therapy in hospitals, including ESRD and AKI concepts/principles, regulatory and accreditation standards
• Participate in DCI risk management and Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, including required audits and regular attendance at DCI QAPI and governing body meetings
• Contribute to hospital quality management and infection control departments by providing requested information and attending meetings with hospital liaison

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital

Education/Training:

• Current SD RN license required
• Accredited nursing degree required
• Six months’ dialysis nursing experience in a hospital setting required; Twelve months’ preferred
• Critical care nursing and supervisory experience preferred

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you!  www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles