Dialysis Program Manager registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves managing patient care in home therapies programs, ensuring cost-effective clinical operations while providing guidance to an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on growing assigned Home Therapies programs and maintaining high standards of patient care for individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of multiple Home Therapies programs, including growth, patient retention, program costs, operational methods, scheduling, and staffing.
• Direct activities related to strategic plans, goals, and objectives, ensuring alignment with regional and company objectives.
• Implement quality goals and action plans to achieve quality standards.
• Collaborate with operations leaders and quality teams to promote home therapies growth.
• Manage profit and loss for the assigned program, ensuring optimal performance and budget adherence.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge for Home Therapies patients.
• Provide direction and support to staff for safe and effective home therapy delivery.
• Assess patient and caregiver readiness for home dialysis treatments and train them on equipment operation.
• Support patient satisfaction initiatives and embody company values in patient experience efforts.
• Ensure staff competency in operating home dialysis equipment and maintaining certifications.
• Manage program supplies and equipment tracking, ensuring timely replenishment.
• Direct data entry activities related to patient treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Orient and support new home therapies staff, ensuring compliance with risk management initiatives.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management of employees.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
• Current appropriate state licensure
• Minimum of one year nursing experience
• Minimum of six months dialysis nursing experience
• 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred
• Demonstrated management skills necessary for supervising dialysis personnel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Continuous quality improvement and relationship development skills
• Results orientation and team building abilities
• Motivating employees and performance management skills
• Decision-making capabilities
• Successfully complete CPR Certification with maintenance as required.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced education preferred
• Experience in a healthcare facility environment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Continuing education support
• Employee assistance programs