Assistant Dialysis Area Operations Director - Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Overview

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 Assistant Area Operations Director works directly with the Area Operations Director and is responsible for the management of 3-4 assigned outpatient dialysis facilities and any associated home and hospital dialysis programs in accordance with written polices established by the Board of Trustee and the Medical Directors.

Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 8-hour shifts. Travel between clinics is required.

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

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Reviews and oversees patient care and assists AOD in medical record documentation for compliance with ESRD Network, HCFA, CQI Program, and policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures in compliance with ESRD Network, HCFA, CQI Program, and other regulatory requirements.
• Actively develop managers, leaders, and teams.  Promotes teamwork and trust among all staff and management.
• Ensures facility compliance with all regulatory bodies and ESRD Networks.  Provide Federal and State agencies all data required for certification (or re-certification).
• Oversees that Care Planning, QAPI, and Governing Body meetings are held on a routine basis as needed.
• Attend technical, social worker, clinical staff, and patient representative meetings as needed.
• Oversees the financial operation of the facility, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and inventory.  Participates in the development of fiscal budgets for assigned clinics, as requested.  Responsible for overall cost controls.
• Works cooperatively with all departments of the DCI Corporate Office and provides required reporting in a timely manner.
• Oversees the clinical and technical operation of the facility, and in coordination with the local clinical team, works to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Initiates and ensures effective communication and timely execution of DCI programs and directives.
• Participates in negotiating agreements into which the facility may enter with vendors, consultants, and providers of services.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent customer service skills as related to patients, business contacts, and DCI employees.
• Able to function with minimum supervision in a responsible and mature manner.

Education/Training:

• Five years of experience in dialysis management 
• 2+ years experience as a Nurse Manager in an outpatient dialysis clinic, multi site management preferred
• Should have knowledge of Financial Reporting, Human Resources systems, Inventory software, Payroll systems, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

• Supervision may include, but are not limited to: Nurse Managers, Educator, Home Dialysis Coordinator, Hospital Services Nurse Manager, Technical Manager, Business Office Manager and provides indirect supervision for all other employees.

The Assistant Area Operations Director must meet any specific state regulations for experience and/or educational requirements.

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