Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Director of Nurse to join our Dialysis team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and possess the necessary skills to provide exceptional medical services in a dialysis setting.

Responsibilities:

• In the absence of the Administrator the Director of Nursing will exercise normal management for the overall management of the facility.
• Develop and maintain written manuals including nursing policies, standards and all procedures practiced in the dialysis unit. Participate in the development of personnel policies and procedures.
• Recommend to Administrator the number and level of dialysis staff necessary to provide quality patient care.
• Participate in the recruitment, interview and selection of dialysis staff and ancillary support staff.
• Develop an orientation and training program for all clinical personnel and ensure that continuing in-service is provided for all clinical staff. Participate in the technical staff-training program. Maintain written documentation for all lectures and meetings.
• Ensure that written performance evaluations are done on all clinical staff members at designated times.
• Provide counseling for all clinical staff members at regular intervals offering support and encouraging professional growth.
• Provide written documentation for all disciplinary conferences in accordance with established personnel policies. Confer with administrator regarding disposition of disciplinary decisions.
• Maintain staff schedules according to the needs of the facility.
• Review staff time for all clinical staff to verify accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN in nursing preferred.
• Current Licensure as an RN in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in End Stage Renal Disease Supervision / Management.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
• Regulation qualified to direct dialysis nursing services.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Patient Care Administration

1. Provide oversight and direction to all direct care staff that provide dialysis and nursing care in the facility.

2. Participate in the development of all patient care policies and ensure implementation of such policies in the dialysis facility.

3. Coordinate nursing services with other patient care services such as medical services, social workers and diet therapy services.

4. Meet with staff nurses and ancillary staff to discuss specific patient problems.

5. Organize regular meetings with staff and all members of the health care team to discuss patient care plans.

6. Ensure that all patient care plans are updated as required by state, federal and facility policies.

7. Ensure in conjunction with Administrator that patient medical records are current and maintained and documented on a continuing basis.

8. Ensure that all charting needs are met in accordance to facility and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

9. Serve as a resource person for patient problems and needs conferring with patients as necessary.

10. Maintain staff/physician schedules as applicable, post any schedules and confer with Medical Director in this regard.

11. Maintain master daily patient schedule and coordinate information flow between hospitals, transitional settings and dialysis facility.

12. Evaluate patients nutritional status in conjunction with dietitian and physicians. If patient meets criteria for IDPN, assist in processing.

13. Ensure that the interdisciplinary team provides each patient with individualized and comprehensive assessment of their needs.

Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the lives of patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Apply now to make a difference in the field of nephrology nursing!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,000.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Pompano Beach, FL 33060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person