dialysis clinical manager

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.
Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset &mdash; we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. 
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
CLINIC OPERATIONS:<ul><li>
Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.</li><li>
Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.</li><li>
Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.</li><li>
Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility&rsquo;s Home Therapies Program.</li><li>
Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.</li><li>
Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.</li><li>
Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.</li><li>
Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.</li></ul>
PATIENT CARE:<ul><li>
Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.</li><li>
Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.</li><li>
Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.</li><li>
Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.</li><li>
Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.</li><li>
Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.</li><li>
Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.
</li></ul>STAFF:<ul><li>
Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.</li><li>
Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.</li><li>
Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.</li><li>
Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.</li><li>
Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.</li><li>
Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.</li><li>
Manages staff scheduling and payroll.</li></ul>
PHYSICIANS:<ul><li>
Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.</li><li>
Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.</li><li>
Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).</li><li>
Current appropriate state licensure.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
<ul><li>Required:<ul><li>
6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.</li><li>
12 months experience in clinical nursing.</li><li>
6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.</li><li>
Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.</li></ul></li><li>
Preferred but not required:<ul><li>
3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.</li><li>
Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.</li></ul></li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians</li><li>
Position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.</li><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li></ul><div> 
</div>Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div> 
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA&rsquo;s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>
Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>
Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>
Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>
Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>
Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>
With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>
Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>
Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>
Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>
Continuously monitor patient&rsquo;s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>
Administer medications to patients per physician&rsquo;s orders.</li><li>
Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>
Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>
Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>
Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>
Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>
Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>
Complete Nurse&rsquo;s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>
Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>
Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</li></ul>
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li></ul></li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.</li><li>
Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:
<ul><li>Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>
Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>
Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>
Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li><li>
Good communication skills &ndash; verbal and written.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Manages patient care in home therapies programs while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations. Provides direction and guidance to the interdisciplinary team providing care to the Home Therapies patients to ensure that the highest standard of care is provided. Collaborates with the Business Unit management team to grow the assigned Home Therapies programs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Manages the operations of multiple Home Therapies programs with direct responsibility for results, including growth, patient retention, program costs, operational methods, scheduling, and staffing.
</li><li>Directs activities related to the area&rsquo;s strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division, and company. Implements quality goals and action plans to achieve quality standards.
</li><li>Collaborates with operations leaders, market development, in-center leadership and patient education and quality teams to promote home therapies growth in assigned programs.
</li><li>Responsible for profit and loss management of the assigned program including optimal performance of program operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.
</li><li>Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
</li><li>Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment.</li><li>
Manages patient experience efforts by supporting company patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same.</li><li>
Ensures competency of staff in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications.
</li><li>Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner.
</li><li>Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Algorithm Adoption, patient access management and patient training success.</li><li>
Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems.</li><li>
Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time.</li><li>
Orients and supports all new home therapies staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff.
</li><li>Responsible for hiring, coaching, and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, and terminations.
</li><li>Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce, partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment used can vary in complexity. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&quot; devices for the heavier items.</li><li>
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li><li>
Travel required between assigned facilities and various locations within the region up to 25% of the time. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:<ul><li>
Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of Home Therapies staff.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) Advanced education preferred. Current appropriate state licensure.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<div><ul><li>
Minimum of one year nursing experience plus a minimum of six months dialysis nursing experience.</li><li>
3+ years&rsquo; supervisory or project/program management experience preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees. Performance management and decision making.</li><li>
Successfully complete CPR Certification with maintenance as required.</li></ul></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Dialysis Program Manager Registered Nurse - RN

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for the day-to-day program operations and supporting the growth of the assigned single site Home Therapies program in coordination with the Business Unit management, in-center staff and other support functions. Ensures provision of quality patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provides safe and effective oversight, support, training and scheduling of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.</li><li>
Responsible for profit and loss management of the assigned program including optimal performance of program operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.
</li><li>Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
</li><li>Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment.</li><li>
Manages patient experience efforts by supporting company patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same.</li><li>
Ensures competency of staff in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications.
</li><li>Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner.
</li><li>Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Algorithm Adoption, patient access management and patient training success.</li><li>
Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems.</li><li>
Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time.</li><li>
Orients and supports new staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff.</li></ul><ul><li>
Participates in Business Unit initiatives, projects, and audits as directed.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>
The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment used can vary in complexity. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&quot; devices for the heavier items.</li><li>
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:<ul><li>
Typically supervises non-exempt staff</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.). Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>
Successfully complete CPR Certification
</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of one year dialysis experience with three months peritoneal experience required, one year medical-surgical nursing or ICU experience preferred</li><li>
Supervisory experience preferred</li><li>
Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies
</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills including, but not limited to communication, customer service, performance management and continuous quality improvement.</li></ul></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Renalliance Group

<div>Main Function: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for general direct care of the patients receiving hemodialysis under the direction of the Medical Director.

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will join a dynamic team of professionals to care for dialysis patients. Our state of the art facility is seeking a Full Time PCT to work TTS.

Candidate MUST have dialysis experience. Candidate must have current BCLS certification. Candidate should have knowledge with computers and electronic charting. We offer very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</div>

Patient Care Technician

<div><div>CCHT Certification Required</div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff</li><li>
Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.</li><li>
Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.</li><li>
Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.</li><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>
Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.
</li><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.</li><li>
Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives
</li><li>Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.</li><li>
Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul>
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate, and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
</li></ul>INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.</li><li>
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures</li><li>
Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.</li><li>
Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.</li><li>
Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.</li><li>
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:<ul><li>
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
</li><li>Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li><li>
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
</li><li>Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</h1></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician Preceptor - PCT - Dialysis

<div></div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Assists patients in performing self-care as applicable</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff</li><li>
Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.</li><li>
Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.</li><li>
Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.</li><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>
Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.
</li><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.</li><li>
Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives
</li><li>Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.</li><li>
Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul>
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate, and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
</li></ul>INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.</li><li>
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures</li><li>
Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.</li><li>
Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.</li><li>
Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.</li><li>
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:<ul><li>
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
</li><li>Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred</li><li>
Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li><li>
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership
</li><li>Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</h1></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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