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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may beassigned.GROWTH* Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimizehospitalizations and missed treatments.* Assist with planning/coordinating patient scheduling to assure timely acceptance of patientsand effective staffing levels.* Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.* Responsible for updating all logs and ensuring that dialysis run sheets and logs are sent tobilling.* Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.OUTCOMES* Coordinate the functions of all departments and develop standards and methods of measuringpatient care services, including a chronological record of services provided to patients asrequired by the ESRD Network Coordinating Council and Medicare.* Work with Administrator to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentationin the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician,and other healthcare professionals.* Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patientsin outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality.* Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient careand Company goals.* Review all incident reports; make recommendations and take action relative to incidents asappropriate; report at monthly QAPI meeting as delegated by Administrator or Management.OPERATIONALREADINESS* Knowledge of and remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including healthcare professionals practice act requirements.* Work with Administrator to assure clinic is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, andlocal laws and regulations.* Assist Administrator with development, implementation and follow up of Corrective ActionPlans required for internal and external surveys.* May assume Charge Nurse's responsibilities as needed.* May fulfill responsibility of facility Alternate CEO as delegated by Governing Body.* Conduct and/or participate in both formal and informal meetings with the governing body,Regional Director, Medical Director, and the staff as delegated. Assure that appropriate staffmeetings, in-service education meetings, and team patient care planning meetings are heldas delegated. Assure that Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program is current at all times as delegated.*Establish, maintain, and submit all required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and the operational affairs of the center if delegated by Administrator.*Continuously monitor to ensure that a safe and sanitary physical environment is maintained throughout the facility; that all equipment is maintained and functions properly; and that adequate and appropriate inventory levels of all supplies are available and used correctly.*Oversee the maintenance of equipment and supplies to meet current laws and regulations.*Responds to all emergencies in clinic. Familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.*Supervise the maintenance of equipment, building areas occupied by the center and other property belonging to the center.*Know and understand the water treatment and mechanisms of the equipment of the facility.*Assist, when necessary, with disinfection of equipment and supplies including bicarbonate delivery systems and dialysis machines.PARTNERSHIPS*Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.*Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all Administrators, area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.*Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.*Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION*Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.*Serves as a resource/subject matter expert for patient needs and concerns, staff education and in-service sessions as necessary.*Assists with recruitment, training, development, and supervision of all personnel.*Assists with maintaining effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel and counseling employees.*Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.*Effectively communicate expectations; accept accountability and hold others accountable for performance.