Dialysis Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Clinical Coordinator (RN) is responsible for the clinical management of the in-center hemodialysis clinics, home programs and hospital dialysis programs and the supervision of all nursing personnel in order to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality optimal outcomes.  The Clinical Coordinator will ensure staffing and scheduling are appropriate across the region. This position will report to the Area Operations Director in the market and will have the Educator as a direct report.  This is a high visibility and high responsibility role in our Chattanooga market currently consisting of 9 in-center programs, 2 home programs and 1 hospital services program.

Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour days; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

What You Can Expect:

• Supervise and monitor direct patient care provided by PCTs, LPNs, and RNs including but not limited to initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments as well as physical assessment of patients.
• Monitor overall performance and clinical outcomes for the facilities in collaboration with the Medical Director and Area Operations Director.
• Ensure all hemodialysis treatments in the dialysis facility follow DCI policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor new Nurse Managers.
• Participate in QAPI and support outcomes management through developing and monitoring appropriate action plans with the Nurse Managers.
• Plan and provide training and assessments for patient care staff alongside nurse educator.
• Work closely with area operations director on identifying operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate on patient care initiatives with medical director, social worker, dietitian, charge nurses, technical managers, staff nurses and equipment technicians.
• Coordinate patient care staffing, matching patient needs with staff capabilities and experiences to maximize staffing resources.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Managers on the scheduling of patients to ensure all patients are treated in a timely manner.
• Act as Interim Nurse Manager if needed.
• Develop and implement effective training resources and programs including development of preceptors and charge nurses.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert and guide the Educator with training for staff in all clinical systems.

Successful Candidates Must Bring:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Demonstrated success with clinical metrics and action plans
• Demonstrated success with various regulatory surveys/audits and in the development of responses
• Desire to develop policies and provide direction for the development of our staff
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain critical relationships

Required - Education/Training/Experience:

• Maintain a current TN/GA/compact license as a registered nurse
• 7 years’ experience as a dialysis Nurse Manager
• 10 years total experience in a dialysis setting 

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI’s Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles