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General Purpose of Job:

Coordination of the operation of the assigned components of the Dialysis (Hemo & Peritoneal) Program including planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving the quality of services; overseeing the day-to day operations; and maintaining fiscal accountability.

Essential Duties and Behavioral Expectations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

  • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 
  • Perform dialysis (hemo & peritoneal),  CRRT, emergency management, and bedside clinical care.
  • Participate in the evaluation of patients as potential dialysis (Hem/Peritoneal) candidates.
  • Prepare clinical equipment per policy.
  • Provide leadership for clinical issues related to patient and dialysis management.
  • Develop and coordinate the department.
  • Participate in the evaluation of patients as potential dialysis (Hemo/Periotoneal) candidates.
  • Prepare clinical equipment per policy.
  • Provide leadership for clinical issues related to patient and dialysis management.
  • Coordinate the development and initiation of new advanced technologies as assigned.
  • Evaluate new equipment and supplies related to advanced technologies.
  • Provide follow-up for patient population through discharge.
  • Present performance data reports and discuss findings at appropriate forum.
  • Participate in meetings with the Director of Critical Care Services, Medical Directors, and staff.
  • Investigate, plan, develop and support opportunities or expansion of services.
  • Establish annual departmental goals and objectives.
  • Maintain dialysis patient database and statistics.
  • Support Community Relations with media requirements.
  • Plan, develop and coordinates community events annually.
  • Identify communication mechanism for use with all staff and physicians.
  • Plan and conduct staff meetings to keep staff informed.
  • Involve the Director Critical Care Services, the Medical Directors and staff in establishing practice standards and research projects.
  • Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.
  • Manage equipment and supplies.
  • Assess and meet supply and equipment requirements, including managing inventory.
  • Establish and maintain preventative and maintenance contracts for complex equipment.
  • Coordinate standardization of supplies with the physicians to limit the variety.
  • Ensure that regular quality and control and cleaning is performed on all equipment as appropriate.
  • Communicate with vendor representatives to stay abreast of new innovation in the industry.
  • Establish and ensure tracking of maintenance and problem log for all equipment
  • Ensure appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
  • Ensure equipment meet state and federal guideline for safety and proper operation.
  • Provide training as needed to assure quality control is performed appropriately.
  • Develop innovative ways to utilize existing resources safely and effectively.
  • Integrate and promote department/service, professional practice, and hospital goals into practice.
  • Coaches staff in how to improve performance through educational applications.
  • Develops goals annually to address the specific department developmental needs of staff.
  • Assumes a leadership role and acts as a “change agent” role model.
  • Promotes collaboration and shares responsibility for confli8ct resolution as evidenced by observed communications and resolutions.
  • Provides written and/or verbal feedback for staff regarding evaluation of effectiveness in accomplishing the department goals and work performance of the department.
  • Serves as a consultant to patient care provider staff, faculty and students in handling specific care needs.
  • Prepare and monitor the operational and capital budget.
  • Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.
  • Establishes professional goals annually.
  • Periodically review own goals and revises according to changing needs.
  • Attends professional development opportunities offered within the organization.
  • Remain current in health care policies and practices.
  • Remain current in clinical and educational areas by reading professional journals and attending seminars and professional meetings.
  • Network with other health care professionals.
  • Attend Children’s sponsored and outside sponsored continuing education.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
  • Graduation from an academic clinical program
  • Associate’s degree required
  • Bachelor’s and master’s degrees preferred.
  • Minimum of two years' experience as dialysis specialist in a neonatal, cardiac and/or pediatric care setting required.
  • Must maintain current CPR, PALS, and/or ACLS.

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