Dialysis Facility Administrator

Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

The Administrator is responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the clinic. - The Administrator reports directly to first line regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics. - - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. - Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Plan/coordinate patient scheduling to assure timely acceptance of patients and effective staffing levels.
• Implement clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
• Achieve financial targets to include budget, labor costs, supply costs and expenditures.
• Review all incident reports; make recommendations and take action relative to incidents as appropriate; report at monthly QAPI meeting.
• Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patients in outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality. - Leads QAPI meetings and quality improvement committees.
• Achieve program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Assure that the clinic is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receives continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies.
• Develop, implement and follow up necessary Corrective Action Plans for internal and external surveys.
• May assume Charge Nurse's responsibilities as needed.
• Responsible for duties listed in Registered Supervising Nurse job description and nursing services policy # C-AD-0110 or must designate Registered Nurse meeting these qualifications.
• May fulfill responsibility of facility CEO as delegated by Governing Body.
• Establish, maintain, and submit all required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and the operational affairs of the center.
• Plan, coordinate, and approve effective and efficient staffing to meet patient needs and regulations.
• Continuously monitor to ensure that a safe and sanitary physical environment is maintained throughout the facility; that all equipment is maintained and functions properly; and that adequate and appropriate inventory levels of all supplies are available and used correctly.
• Know and understand the water treatment and mechanisms of the equipment of the facility.
• Assist, when necessary, with disinfection of equipment and supplies including bicarbonate delivery systems and dialysis machines.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.
• Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.
• Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills required.
  • 1 year previous dialysis management experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
  • Must meet applicable, specific state requirements. - (See addendum for Administrator)Additionally, if the nursing requirements listed below are not met, an individual may be placed in the Administrator role without them; however, in the absence of these qualifications, there must be a designated Registered Supervising Nurse at the clinic who does possess these qualifications:
    • Must be full-time employee of the Company and available to clinic staff during time clinic is open.
    • Current RN license in applicable state. - License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
    • 18 months as an RN with 6 months experience in nursing care of a patient with kidney failure.
    • CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
    • Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
    • Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. - (See addendum for Registered Supervising Nurse) U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Additional Information

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