About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program.Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.

STAFF:

Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).Current appropriate state licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.12 months experience in clinical nursing.6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.Preferred but not required:3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physiciansPosition may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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Sign-on bonus available

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Manages patient care in home therapies programs while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations. Provides direction and guidance to the interdisciplinary team providing care to the Home Therapies patients to ensure that the highest standard of care is provided. Collaborates with the Business Unit management team to grow the assigned Home Therapies programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the operations of multiple Home Therapies programs with direct responsibility for results, including growth, patient retention, program costs, operational methods, scheduling, and staffing. Directs activities related to the area's strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division, and company. Implements quality goals and action plans to achieve quality standards. Collaborates with operations leaders, market development, in-center leadership and patient education and quality teams to promote home therapies growth in assigned programs. Responsible for profit and loss management of the assigned program including optimal performance of program operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators. Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment. Manages patient experience efforts by supporting company patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same. Ensures competency of staff in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications. Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner. Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Algorithm Adoption, patient access management and patient training success. Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems. Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time. Orients and supports all new home therapies staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff. Responsible for hiring, coaching, and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, and terminations. Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce, partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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.

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.The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment used can vary in complexity. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking and the employee must be able to bend over.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.Travel required between assigned facilities and various locations within the region up to 25% of the time. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.

SUPERVISION:

Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of Home Therapies staff.

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) Advanced education preferred. Current appropriate state licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Minimum of one year nursing experience plus a minimum of six months dialysis nursing experience. 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients. 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. Successfully complete CPR Certification with maintenance as required.

EOE, disability/veterans

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Sign-on Bonus Available.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure provision of quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies as the clinical leader, has the authority to make daily decisions to ensure continuity of care and patient and staff safety

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing. Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Technically proficient in the specific department and knowledge of industry practice and business principles. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Has a larger range within the department. Responsible for supporting and driving FMS quality standards through meeting all ESRD regulatory requirements and the practice of Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI), including use of FMS QAI tools. Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds. Oversees facility's Home Therapies Program if applicable. Accountable for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Ensures all FMS Clinical Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff. Maintains integrity of medical records and other FMS administrative and operational records. Complies with all data collections and auditing activities. Maintains facility environmental integrity, including safety. Experienced leadership required for multi-faceted environment; role primarily focuses on tactical execution. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. An individual contributor will have significant project/process responsibilities. Program or project responsibility generally within the function. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interprets and recommends change to policies and establishes procedures that effect immediate organization(s). Decisions have an impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization. Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team. Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution. Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations. Provides technical guidance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

PATIENT CARE: Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient. Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care, including catheter reduction and adherence to treatment regime. Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions. Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans by organizing meetings of the facility's Interdisciplinary Team to discuss patient care plans and to resolve patient problems. Directs initiation, maintenance and communication of efficient and timely patient schedules to ensure maximization of the facility station efficiency. Is aware of and develops a mechanism or process for knowing the specific situation of each patient, including hospitalizations, no- shows, catheter use, and any significant change in patient care status. Develops action plans for unexcused and missed treatments in collaboration with the Director. Plans, coordinates and acts as the liaison for patient care as per the disease management agreement, including initial and ongoing validation of member eligibility. Facilitate timely workup of patients for access management, dialysis services, patient education, hospitalizations, and kidney transplantation as appropriate, and ensures coordination of care with the multidisciplinary renal team. Communicates changes in patient status regarding clinical, insurance, travel and transportation issues to the disease management company. Maintains current knowledge of disease management software and systems as pertinent.

STAFF: Responsible for implementation of FMS staffing, and medical supply models, to provide quality patient care, and makes recommendations. Participates in the recruitment and interview process, and decision to hire new personnel. Ensures completion of new hiring orientation and training including mandatory in-services and ICD code training when applicable. Ensures documentation completed for annual in service training, and policy and procedure in service updates. Responsible for all patient care employees receiving appropriate training according to FMS policy, including training to ensure ongoing compliance with all FMS risk management initiatives. Provides opportunities for professional growth, and training to ensure clinical competence and the ability for licensed staff to assume Team Leader responsibilities Responsible for overseeing performance of all licensed personnel, direct patient care staff, reporting indirect patient care personnel as assigned, and when necessary, technical staff. Provides employee education and guidance, and feedback related to performance. Maintains current knowledge regarding FMCNA benefits, Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes, and acts as a resource to facility staff. Provides counseling for all clinical staff members at regular intervals offering support and encouraging professional growth. Completes timely employee evaluations and establishes annual goals for staff. Provides written documentation of all disciplinary conferences in accordance with the established personnel policies, and confers with the Director and Human Resources regarding the nature of the disciplinary decisions. Participates in Corporate and Business Unit specific employee recognition and satisfaction programs. Creates, maintains, and communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to the needs of the facility. Creates and implements a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process Improvement Team that involves staff in problem solving.

PHYSICIANS: Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with FMS Medical Staff By-Laws. Responsible for strong Director and physician relationships and facilitating staff relationships with physicians. Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians, through regular meetings with Directors. Participates in Governing Body. Schedules and coordinates CQI meetings with physicians.

MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: Responsible for the integrity and safety of the facility water system. Must be knowledgeable in the operation of all facility equipment and technology.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Responsible for maintaining and updating all FMS manuals. Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and ICD coding. Checks correspondence whether electronic, paper or voice mail, and responds as appropriate. Directs information gathering as required supporting billing and collection activities. Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in FMS formularies Participates in the completion and interpretation of the Pl-17 inventory supply use analysis. Reviews and approves facility payroll. Reviews profit and loss statements with Director Responsible for participating in all required Network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys. Participates in the completion of the FMS Administrative Clinical Review. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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. . click apply for full job details Read Less

About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program.Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.

STAFF:

Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).Current appropriate state licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.12 months experience in clinical nursing.6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.Preferred but not required:3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physiciansPosition may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $79,450 - $102,154

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program.Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.

STAFF:

Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).Current appropriate state licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.12 months experience in clinical nursing.6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.Preferred but not required:3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physiciansPosition may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.

Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.

Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program.Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.

STAFF:

Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).Current appropriate state licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.12 months experience in clinical nursing.6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.Preferred but not required:3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physiciansPosition may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Manages the provision of quality patient care in an independent home therapy program while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. Takes the appropriate actions and makes the necessary decisions to ensure the continuity of care and patient and staff safety. Provides direction and guidance to the interdisciplinary team providing care to the Home Therapy patients to ensure that the highest standards of care are provided. Collaborates with the Business Unit management team to grow the assigned Home Therapies program(s).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, operational methods, growth, and quality and staffing. Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Technically proficient in the specific department and knowledge of industry practice and business principles. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current industry trends. Experienced leadership required for multi-faceted environment; role primarily focuses on tactical execution. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Program or project responsibility generally within the Home Therapy Department. Manages the operations of one or more HT Programs, direct impact within assigned area. Manages the coordination of activities of a section or department with direct responsibility for results, including costs, operational methods, and staffing. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Recommends changes to policies and procedures following company protocol as needed. Ensures that subordinates follow policy and procedures. Frequently interacts with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team. Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution. Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve problems. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations. Participates in the development and implements the area strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division and company. Implements HT program-specific and area quality goals and action plans in order to achieve quality standards. Responsible and accountable for facility maintenance and environmental integrity. Promotes a culture of safety in assigned market. Provide technical guidance. Assist with various projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned. PATIENT CARE: Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned program from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Ensures that the standard of dialysis provided is at least equivalent to that provided to facility patients. Oversees the identification and evaluation of candidates for the Home Therapies Program including assessment of patients' home environment if needed. Accountable for timely completion of patient care plans by organizing meetings of the health care team to discuss patient care plans and resolve patient problems. Maintains and communicates efficient and timely patient schedules to ensure maximization of the facility station efficiency. Ensures completion of Initial and Annual Nursing assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures is completed. Ensures patients' response to home dialysis treatment therapy is documented according to company policies and procedures and in compliance with pertinent regulatory requirements. Ensure appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting peritoneal and access flow issues are completed per physician orders. Identifies and communicates patient related issues to the physician. Develops action plans for missed treatments in collaboration with the Medical Director. Administers medications as prescribed including algorithm (as appropriate), and document appropriate medical justification if indicated. Responsible for the appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. Ensures reports of alert/panic and abnormal lab results are communicated to appropriate physician. Implements staffing and medical supply models to ensure provision of quality patient care. Ensures all educational needs of patient and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Ensures education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care, including vascular catheter reduction and adherence to treatment regime. Oversees coordination transplant education and assists in transplant workup process. Ensures all patients are educated regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedules medications, and fluid as appropriate. Oversees the safe, effective and timely training of all home patients and their families/significant others on the safe and effective operation and maintenance (as appropriate), of all home therapies equipment Acts as a resource for the patient to address concerns and questions. Develops a mechanism or process for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of the specific situation of each patient, including hospitalizations, and any significant change in patient care status. In the absence of a Kidney Care Advocate, the HT PM will manage the delivery of the Treatment Options Program. Manages and ensures all physician orders are accurately entered into the Medical Information System and that company policies and government regulations related to the collection, packaging, and delivery of lab specimens and reporting of results are followed. Maintains appropriate skill levels with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of cardiac and/or respiratory arrests when the patient is in the medical office. STAFF: Manages assigned program Home Therapies licensed personnel, direct patient care staff, indirect patient care personnel, and when necessary, technical staff. Provides employee education and guidance, and performance related feedback through ongoing informal advice and formally through the annual performance evaluation. Manages the Home Therapies staffing through the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Ensures completion of new hire orientation and training including mandatory in-services and ICD-9 code training when applicable. Collaborates with staff to establish personal goals and provides opportunities for professional growth and training to achieve these goals to ensure clinical competence. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure appropriate communication of area, regional and corporate initiatives and policies and procedures, to educate and monitor staff regarding appropriate patient care techniques and other company and regulatory policies and procedures. Responsible for all patient care employees receiving appropriate training according to policy, including training to ensure ongoing compliance with all risk management initiatives. Ensure documentation completed for all annual in- service training. Collaborates with all appropriate departments to promote home therapy growth Provides written documentation of all disciplinary conferences in accordance with the established personnel policies, and confer with the Director of Operations regarding the nature of the disciplinary decisions. Participates in Corporate and Business Unit specific employee recognition and satisfaction programs. Creates, maintains and communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to the needs of the facility. Ensure all staff is trained in the principles and concepts and practice Customer Service Model. Creates and implements a (CQI) Process Improvement Team that involves staff in problem solving. Ensures competency of HT personnel in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone. Directs staff and patients in the preventive maintenance of home therapy equipment, including water systems and analyses as appropriate.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

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