What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Springdale Dialysis (Salaried, Full-time) position at Washington Regional Medical Center At North Hills?
Overview
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift
Education Level RN License - Unencumbered
Category Dialysis
Description
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors .
Position Summary
The role of the Nurse Manager reports to the Director of Clinical Services. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day coordination of nursing staff and aides. This position will participate in direct patient care.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day workflow in the clinic as it relates to patient care
- Provide ongoing training to nursing staff
- Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
- Prepare patients for various procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed
- Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate
- Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
- Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
- Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed
- Ensure patients have received all necessary educational materials
- Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled dates to the patient
Qualification
- Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Licensure and Certifications : Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required.
- Experience : Previous experience in a dialysis setting, required.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
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