An $8,000 sign on bonus is available.

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 liaison with Hospital Administration, in collaboration with Operations Directors.
• Supervises all nursing activities to ensure that patient care is carried out as directed.
• Collaborates with our local 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 Risk Management and QAPI programs, including required audits and regular attendance at 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.

Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited Registered Nursing Program is required.
• Minimum 6 months dialysis experience required.
• Previous experience in critical care nursing preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a current Registered Nursing license in the state of Tennessee.