Director Dialysis & Rehab Services

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Director of Dialysis & Rehabilitative Services and in partnership with the Chief, Nephrology, provides clinical/operational oversight, leadership and support for the Nurse Supervisors and clinical/operational staff in the Bassett Healthcare Network's Dialysis Departments. The Director also is responsible for overall management coordination of network rehabilitative services. The Director participates as a member of Bassett Healthcare Network Directors Team, in such a manner that the organization is able to fulfill its mission on a day-to-day basis and over the longer term. This position is specifically accountable for overall clinical nursing practice, operations, and performance of the dialysis nursing and rehabilitative staff, with direct accountability for clinical practice as it relates to, quality and regulatory compliance, interventional and procedural based activities. The Director is a triad partner to the senior management team (see below partnership activities*) and the Department of Nursing Leadership Team. * In collaboration with clinical chiefs and executive management teams to fulfill day to day system requirements and network strategic initiatives. *Accountable for operational results with responsibility of strategic planning, clinical operations, financial and human resource management, program development, management and promotion, and supports practitioner recruitment and retention. *Initiates or is assigned responsibility for managing operating system tactical projects to advance departmental and organizational goals. *Access and review the organizational structure to position the departments to pursue the mission, vision and network strategic objectives.

• Financial Resource Management
• Involved and or responsible for planning, developing and implementing the operational budget and assumes accountability to report variances and manage budgets
• Assures that all departmental capital and operating budgets are developed in a timely and accurate manner. Assures that budgets link effectively to the corporate strategic and annual operating plans
• Verifies monthly financial analyses are available to dyad chief and executive leaders
• Ensures special funds accounts are utilized according to policy
• Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans
• Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs etc. to ensure achievement of financial objectives
• Negotiate annual budgets to maximize financial support for applicable programs
• Ensures compliance with reimbursement regulations and provides information to maximize reimbursement funding
• Clinical Oversight (if applicable)
• The Director has the following primary responsibilities:
  • Accepts responsibility for all aspects of clinical nursing practice leadership for the ambulatory departments; Develops, implements, and evaluates standards for clinical nursing practice, while maintaining compliance with the NYS Education Laws and Regulations, as evidenced by direct observation, interaction, and documentation
• Is accountable for ensuring consistent, safe, high-quality practice and processes, compliant with all appropriate regulatory bodies, are in place for all procedural and interventional activity occurring in the Dialysis care settings
• Establishes regular meetings with the Dialysis Nursing Leaders for information sharing and process planning, as well as to clarify and standardize nursing practice, as it relates to different clinical settings
• Establishes timely and effective communication with nursing managers and staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or nursing department information and to receive information and insight from employees
• Establishes and/or staffs appropriate committees related to the effective accomplishment of department, corporate, and CSS objectives
• Serves as a role model for professional nursing to staff and colleagues, through networking as a responsible team member
• Utilizes nursing research as a basis for the promotion and development of practice standards and processes, utilized in the outpatient setting for patient care
• Identifies and corrects systems, patient care, and service delivery issues which interfere with safety, quality, or patient, staff and customer satisfaction issues, and/or identifies and works collaboratively with appropriate party
• Evaluates, develops and maintains performance improvement standards, quality metrics, and key performance indicators
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JCAHO/NYSDOH) and serves as the lead quality liaison between the CSS and QRM
• Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety; identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements so risk is reduced
• Supervises department nursing management and clinical staff, develops mutually agreed upon performance standards, appraises performance, and provides direction ensuring effective performance of job responsibilities
• Ensures that nursing managers and supervisors in the departments understand their responsibility as planners and implementers and possess or are developing the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to effectively lead their staff
• Develops and implements nursing practice improvement programs/processes to ensure achievement of organizational objectives
• Develops and maintains clinical policies and procedures, communication systems and provides overall management and direction to the administrative support staff of the department
• Provides guidance, consultation and support to nursing managers and staff in the areas of clinical skills, nursing practice, healthcare economics, management of change, information services, communication, risk management, regulatory affairs, and related areas. Coordinate the use of specialized services in these areas, as needed, from internal and external sources such as consultants, vendors, other healthcare organizations, etc.
• Assesses staff education needs through clinical observation and/or formal needs assessment on an annual basis, plans, develops, and/or organizes educational programs to meet the educational needs, and establishes ambulatory nursing orientation and competency requirements that are aligned with the assessed needs as well as assure staff compliance
• Attends 24-30 hours of relevant educational in-service or programming annually to maintain job related knowledge, utilizing that knowledge in practice when possible, and maintains membership/attendance in at least one state or national nursing organization related to Ambulatory Nursing practice and Nursing Management
• Accountability
• Prepares a range of written reports relating to department and committee reporting
• Accepts responsibility for providing a Just Culture
• Conducts self in manner to achieve results in ways consistent with the organizational values and provides a constructive example for others to do likewise
• Fosters quality/cost accountability and systematic outcomes/improvements. Assures progress of projects and committee activities
• Creates, develops and implements patient care indicators/strategies to enhance patient care and patient satisfaction
• Develops implements and evaluates network policies and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies
• Responds promptly when service expectations have not been met
• Proactively identifies potential and actual safety issues
• Adheres to network policies and procedures at all times
• System Responsibilities
• Participate in Tiered Escalation Huddles
• Communicator/Team Builder
• Effectively communicates both orally and in writing
• Promotes vision, clarifies values and influences directions of change through teaching others and establishes interdisciplinary partnerships in care through excellent communicator and collaborator roles
• Participates in community service and education programs that will enhance the delivery of quality patient care throughout the community as well as the hospital's image
• Works effectively with others; helps others to solve problems; promotes teamwork and cooperation among individuals and/or departments
• Displays a positive attitude to patients and/or co-workers; sets a good example to others
• Leadership Core Competencies
• Decision Maker
• Conducts significant planning necessary to coordinate complex programs, services or activities. Ensures the effective coordination and allocation of resources within a department
• Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and effectively creates new methods, services, programs or technology within established policies and procedures
• Appropriately develops evaluations and recommendations based on information gathered by others. Draws appropriate conclusions about alternative approaches
• Exercises considerable independent judgment in addressing unusual and sometimes complex problems
• Effectively applies and interprets policies and procedures
• Establishes and /or staffs' teams for the development of the annual department plan in alignment with the AOP
• Maintains quality levels and standards as they relate to providing direct and indirect patient care
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of any patient employee and/or any other sensitive information
• Human Resource Management
• Ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance
• Supervises department management staff and others within the department, develops mutually agreed upon standards of performance, appraises performance, and provides direction ensuring effective performance of department responsibilities
• Ensures that employees in the department possess or are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work
• Demonstrate the values of teamwork, collaboration, integrity, and compassion in daily operational activities, including adherence to all policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor the staffing needs in undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education, and distribute resources as necessary

What we need from you

Education:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required
• Master's Degree in Healthcare Exec/NSG, preferred

Experience:

• 5 years Dialysis experience, required
• 5 years Leadership experience (Supervisor or above), required

Licensure/Certifications:

• NYS RN Nursing License, required
• Valid Driver's License, required
• BLS Certification, required

Skills:

• Analysis & Evaluation
• Clinical Skills
• Manage People
• Leadership
• Listening
• Team Building

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing
• Frequent standing, walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $120,557.57/Yr.
Pay Range Maximum:

USD $180,836.35/Yr.
We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.