What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Dialysis (Salaried, Full time) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
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 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’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 clinic setting, preferred.
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.