Dialysis Hospital Services (Acute) Nurse Manager

Company: Employer
Location: Missoula
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview The Hospital Services Nurse 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. Responsibilities Serves as DCI liaison with Hospital Administration, in collaboration with DCI Operations Directors.Supervises all nursing activities to ensure that patient care is carried out as directed.Collaborates with our local DCI Educator to deploy training and continuing education for all staff members.Serves as a mentor to the Hospital Services staff.Oversees documentation of nursing care provided, including medication and dialysis adjustments.Collaborates with Chief Equipment Technician concerning the maintenance of all dialysis equipment and water treatment practices per industry standards.Serves as the primary contact to the Medical Director, openly communicates with all nephrologists regarding the services and care provided.Evaluates patient care delivered and makes recommendations to physicians. Collaborates with hospital discharge planners, case managers and outpatient dialysis units to ensure smooth transfers to the next level of care. Accountable for the general nursing budget, makes recommendations regarding equipment and supplies needed.Maintains working knowledge of industry standards related to renal replacement therapy in the hospital setting, including ESRD and AKI concepts/principles, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Actively participates in the DCI Risk Management and QAPI programs, including required audits and regular attendance at DCI QAPI and Governing Body meetings.Participates in the hospital Quality Management and Infection Control departments by providing requested information and attending meetings with hospital liaison. Job Requirements: A degree from an accredited Registered Nursing Program is required.Minimum 6 months dialysis experience required, twelve months preferred Previous experience in critical care nursing preferred.Supervisory experience preferred.Must be able to obtain a current Registered Nursing license in the applicable state. 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 or . 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: ; ; ; and .
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 06/20/2022

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