Responsible and accountable for the ongoing daily clinical activity of the hemodialysis unit, including all aspects of patient care for chronic and AKI dialysis patients.
Oversees and coordinates scheduling and daily care of patients to include assignment of staff providing direct patient care as needed. Coordinates monthly clinical assessment and care planning of each patient, preparing for and participating in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings as per CMS guidelines. Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration by continual interdisciplinary team communication, i.e., nurse manager, social workers, dietitian, nephrologist, and Nurse Practitioner’s.
Monitors and coordinates access related surgical services and medical imaging. Participates in the development and coordination of the care delivery model, and the development of the Dialysis department nursing goals. Assures continuum of care through coordination and transfer of information through ongoing networking/communication with med-surg units, critical care, and emergency dept., physician’s offices, other dialysis units, and outside agencies as needed.
Manages, in collaboration with Nephrologists, quality outcomes of Anemia Management, Bone Management, and Iron Management programs. Actively participates in performance improvement activities, identifies performance improvement needs and contributes to data collection. Consistently models attitude of continuous improvement.
Acts as a role model and clinical resource to staff; demonstrates positive leadership within department/unit/hospital. Ensures that lines of communication between staff, management and physicians are open, and relays appropriate information in a timely fashion. Actively participates in Dialysis Dept. committee meetings.
Serves as a resource to managers, staff physicians and others in communication of program goals and objectives. Effectively uses resources as evidenced by inventory control and pursues more efficient staff/scheduling yet assuring appropriate quality care. Performs any other duties as assigned
2+ years of acute care experience required, 1-2 years of dialysis experience preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required Licenses/Certifications: Current NYS RN License BLS Certification Other: Nephrology Nursing Certification preferred