Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse Manager- Billings, job in Billings

The Hospital Services Nurse Manager leads our acute dialysis unit in performing high quality patient care while collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to enhance partnerships for our local Hospital Services Program 

Schedule: Fulltime position working weekdays with weekend call, set upon hiring

Benefits:

New nurse manager training program

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

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

Liaison between hospital administration and  area leadership

Primary contact to the medical director and openly communicates with all nephrologists regarding services and care provided

Evaluate and make recommendations to physicians regarding patient care

Supervise nursing activities to ensure patient care is delivered as directed

Collaborate with local  nurse educator to deploy training and continuing education for all staff members

Mentor Hospital Services staff

Oversee nursing care documentation, including medication and dialysis adjustments

Work with chief equipment technician regarding dialysis equipment maintenance and water treatment practices per industry standards

Communicate with hospital discharge planners, case managers and outpatient dialysis units to ensure smooth care transitions

Manage general nursing budget, making equipment and supply recommendations

Maintain working knowledge of industry standards related to renal replacement therapy in hospitals, including ESRD and AKI concepts/principles, regulatory and accreditation standards

Participate in  risk management and Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, including required audits and regular attendance at  QAPI and governing body meetings

Contribute to hospital quality management and infection control departments by providing requested information and attending meetings with hospital liaison

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated clinical proficiency

Ability to multitask and prioritize projects

Desire to collaborate with care teams

Ability to problem solve

Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital

Education/Training:

Current Montana RN license required

Accredited nursing degree required

Six months’ dialysis nursing experience in a hospital setting required; Twelve months’ preferred

Critical care nursing and supervisory experience preferred