JOB SUMMARY:

Support GRHC’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Directly supervises the preceptors in their role to provide the in-service needs of the facilities within their scope of practice. Ensure all programs for new employee orientation, preceptor training; nurses technical training, clinical services, clinical leadership and GRHC initiatives comply with the federal, state and local guidelines. Under the leadership of the Director of Dialysis will work to ensure high quality of care for all GRHC patients through competency-based training and development. Adheres to the GRHC Compliance Program and all regulatory and GRHC Policy requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse; BSN preferred

2. At least three (3) years’ experience in dialysis with one year as educator

3. Advanced education, CNN or CDN preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT (PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS):

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, regional and facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.

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.

EQUIPMENT USED:

All equipment used in the Dialysis industry, to include but not limited to:

• Dialysis Machines, Braun, Fresenius
• Phoenix Meter
• Glucose monitors
• Water systems checks
• Computer
• IV pumps
• Dialyzers, Lines, cannulation needles
• Bio-hazard equipment
• Lab equipment
• PPE
• Rescue cart, suction, AED

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF APPLICABLE):

• Supports and implements management and leadership developmental programs as directed by the Director of Dialysis.
• Provides coaching and developmental support to all employees.
• Acts as a resource for Clinical Managers, clinical staff. Support staff and all Administrators.
• Must be well-educated and informed regarding Gila River Healthcare Clinical policies and procedures, employee benefits, and Human Resources policies, procedures and processes.
• Develops and implements the in-service organization processes, policies and procedures to meet the needs of Gila River Dialysis..
• Oversees the preceptor program to ensure individual clinical training at the facility level meets all the appropriate standards.
• Responsible for all supervisory functions related to the Education Coordinators, including the coaching and development of the in-service staff.
• Oversees the financial spending of the centralized classrooms and coordinators and submits those to the VPT.
• With the approval of the Clinical Manage provides input on the selection of facility preceptors.
• Assists the Clinical Manager with performance reviews for all preceptors.
• Responsible for ensuring effective adult learning environments for all training programs.
• Ensures all GRHC policies, procedures and systems are incorporated into training by the appropriate personnel, including compliance with ethical business practices.
• Supports action plans to correct clinics that display below threshold performance.
• Maintains knowledge of GRHC services, strategies and cultural diversities in order to support and train staff appropriately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the clinical training of all direct patient care personnel.

2. Implements, and may customize training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the GRHC policies and procedures.

3. Oversees the implementation process to ensure the policies and procedures developed by Clinical Support Leadership Team are consistently incorporated into facility practices.

4. In collaboration with the GRHC Dialysis Quality Team, responsible for driving GRHC quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.

5. Supports facility-specific quality goals and action plans, in order to achieve GRHC quality standards.

6. Collaborates with Clinical Managers in the scheduling implementation of training programs and processes as directed by the Director of Dialysis..

7. Responsible for tracking all employees on the GRHC Training Database, implementing training according to GRHC policy, including compliance with all GHRC risk management initiatives.

8. Responsible for assisting in addressing and acting on any adverse events and action thresholds as appropriate.

9. Ensures that all GRHC Clinical Quality policies and procedures are communicated to Clinical Manager and submission to Governing Body for approval and the subsequent appropriate training is implemented.

10. Ensures that individual facility needs are met by monthly in-services.

11. Tracks, collects and reports on data on educational programs (new employee orientation as directed by the Director of Dialysis in collaboration with the Clinical Managers..

12. Responsible for maintaining master schedule of all classroom activities, and provide follow up with Clinical Managers, Director of Dialysis as necessary.

13. Provides education and training to Clinical Managers, Directors and clinical staff on new technologies.

14. Educates the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, in both Unit facilities.

15. Educates the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety of all facilities.

16. Educates the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems.

17. Participates in renal disease management programs as per GRHC Agreements

MARGINAL/ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Any other special projects as assigned by the Director of Dialysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP:

• Offers professional growth opportunities to management, facility staff and education personnel.
• Participates in the dialysis Unit specific employee satisfaction and recognition programs.
• Ensures a strong communication process between the Director, Clinical Managers, direct patient care staff and all support staff at the facility regarding all training and organizational development programs and initiatives.
• Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations to ensure ongoing strong performance of all direct patient care personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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.
• Demonstrated management’s skills necessary to provide leadership in the education dialysis managers and personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
• Must complete FMS Management and Leadership training modules and ongoing training and development programs with the specified time line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dialysis

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dialysis: 3 years (Required)
• educator: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacaton, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person