Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) is proud to serve people with chronic kidney disease throughout the northwestern counties of Washington state. Patient care is our top priority—we train patients to do dialysis at home, provide the very best care in our outpatient dialysis centers and at local hospitals, and bring kidney-health messages to at-risk members of our community.

As a patient-centered, community-based nonprofit, PSKC is committed to ensuring that all patients and their families receive high-quality, convenient, compassionate and affordable care, a deep and long-lasting commitment we’re proud to make to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a licensed Registered Nurse for the position of Dialysis Clinic Manager (DCM) at our clinic in Poulsbo, WA. The DCM is responsible for the management and supervision of in-center dialysis patient care and ensures quality nursing care is delivered to each patient. The DCM is also responsible for staffing assignments and is provided with the resources and authority to meet the unit’s objectives and is responsible for the proper management of these resources.

The successful candidate has proven leadership skills in a clinical setting, and previous experience in dialysis patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the WA State Board of Nursing.
• Current certification of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical nursing.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Acute and/or Chronic Hemodialysis.
• Prior charge nurse experience required.

Work Hours and Location:

This position is Regular Full-Time (40 hours per week). Work schedule is typically Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Ability to respond to emergency situations occurring outside of regular business hours is required. Primary work location is at PSKC's clinic in Poulsbo. Ability to travel to and work from other PSKC clinic locations to participate in training activities or cover shift schedules is required.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $77,852.45 - $116,778.67 annually. Wage offers are determined based on multiple factors including previous experience in the same or similar role.

Benefits

PSKC offers qualifying employees a generous compensation package that includes paid vacation accrual, paid sick leave, eight paid holidays, employer-subsidized medical and dental benefits, employer-paid life and disability benefits, certain discretionary awards, and education assistance. Employees may also contribute to our 403b retirement plan and are eligible for an employer match after completing two years of employment. More information about our benefits package can be found on our website https://www.pskc.net/careers/working-at-pskc/ .

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that the dialysis needs of the patients are met.
• Assume responsibility to review and monitor documentation in the patient records to ensure quality of care, outcomes and compliance with regulatory agencies and nephrologist’s orders.
• Participate in the development and review of appropriate clinical standards via policy and procedure and standing orders.
• Communicate patient status, both physiological and behavioral to appropriate multidisciplinary practitioners.
• Provide appropriate intervention during various medical crises.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the principles of dialysis and be able to instruct patient care staff on how to be able to apply them when using equipment and supplies.
• Monitor patient care by analyzing the processes and procedures used as to ensure that all patients receive treatment based on PSKC standards as defined in the patient care policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to universal safety precautions and infection control procedures.
• Correctly interpret and execute medical staff orders for treatment in a timely manner.
• Gather information and actively participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process and Network projects as assigned.
• Perform investigation and analysis of Quality Assurance (QA) Reports to identify root cause and areas for improvement.
• Supervise and direct patient care staff through observation, yearly evaluations and staff meetings.
• Staff the facility appropriately and efficiently taking into account experience level of the staff and acuity level of the patients.
• Coordinate orientation and training of patient care staff as needed by the Staff Education & Training Dept.
• Apply for and maintain required reporting agency accounts and submit necessary information by required deadlines.
• Function as a liaison between PSKC and referring facilities and physicians.
• Other duties as assigned

Pre-Employment Requirements

PSKC is a Drug Free Workplace. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug test and criminal background check. PSKC complies with all state and federal regulations to provide a safe work environment for our employees and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all, and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PSKC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PSKC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at applications@pskc.net.

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life of those with kidney disease through outstanding dialysis care, education and community support.

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