Dialysis Program Manager Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care; Hermantown (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a RN with dialysis experience to lead and coordinate its Home Therapies program. You will oversee staff, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and manage operations from admission to discharge for ESRD patients.

You will train patients and caregivers for home dialysis, ensure equipment readiness, and drive quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with RN licensure.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year dialysis experience; 3 months peritoneal dialysis experience.
• 1 year medical-surgical or ICU nursing preferred.
• Training in dialysis therapies completed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Home Therapies program.
• supervise and schedule in-center staff and support functions.
• Ensure quality patient care per policies and training.
• Manage program profitability, budgets and KPIs.
• Direct patient care from admission to discharge in ESRD care.
• Train patients and caregivers for home dialysis and equipment use.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and audits.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

CPR certification

Problem solving

Education

RN licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Responsible for the day‑to‑day program operations and supporting the growth of the assigned single site Home Therapies program in coordination with the Business Unit management, in‑center staff and other support functions. Ensures provision of quality patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective oversight, support, training and scheduling of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
• Responsible for profit and loss management of the assigned program including optimal performance of program operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.
• Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End‑Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
• Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Manages patient experience efforts by supporting company patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensures competency of staff in the operation of all home dialysis therapy‑related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications.
• Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner.
• Directs activities related to Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Algorithm Adoption, patient access management and patient training success.
• Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems.
• Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time.
• Orients and supports new staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in‑center staff.
• Participates in Business Unit initiatives, projects, and audits as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment used can vary in complexity. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two‑person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.
• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and/or walking and the employee must be able to bend over.
• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Supervision

• Typically supervises non‑exempt staff.

Education and Required Credentials

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.). Current appropriate state licensure.
• Successfully complete CPR Certification.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of one year dialysis experience with three months peritoneal experience required, one year medical‑surgical nursing or ICU experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including, but not limited to communication, customer service, performance management and continuous quality improvement.

Compensation

Rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $87,000 – $131,000.

Benefits

Non‑Bonus Eligible Positions: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Bonus Eligible Positions: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential for performance‑based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, disability/veterans.