Dialysis Program Clinical Nurse Leader

Skilled-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; New Jersey; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive Team Environment

Company Perks & Discounts

Job summary

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bergen County, New Jersey seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee our dialysis program. This leadership role ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, staff performance, and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced dialysis RN with strong leadership, CMS/ESRD regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to manage operations and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of 18 months of dialysis nursing experience.
• At least 12 months of clinical nursing experience.
• At least 12 months of experience providing nursing care to patients receiving maintenance dialysis, including training and experience with the dialysis process.
• Previous Clinical Nurse Manager or dialysis leadership experience required.
• Nursing home/skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS, ESRD Network, Federal, and New Jersey State regulations.
• Experience with QAPI, infection control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with EQRS, NHSN, ESRD reporting platforms, and EMR systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards of care in accordance with CMS, ESRD Network, New Jersey State, and Federal regulations, as well as facility policies.
• Oversee all licensed nursing and direct patient care staff.
• Prepare and monitor QAPI statistics, develop action plans, and track performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain infection control logs and ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Manage EQRS and NHSN reporting and maintain required dialysis documentation.
• Oversee anemia management and monitor patient clinical outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and competency documentation.
• Prepare and maintain Governing Body meeting minutes and related documentation.
• Review water culture results and promptly notify Bio-Medical personnel of any positive cultures.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate clinical and operational updates.
• Review patient plans of care, physician orders, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor medication utilization, equipment logs, and required dialysis records.
• Coordinate staff training, competencies, evaluations, and ongoing education.
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Skills

Dialysis nursing experience

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Quality improvement (QAPI)

Infection control knowledge

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Tools

EQRS

NHSN

ESRD reporting platforms

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bergen County, New Jersey seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee our dialysis program. This leadership role ensures patient safety, regulatory compliance, staff performance, and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced dialysis RN with strong leadership, CMS/ESRD regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to manage operations and documentation.