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USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.Based in Chicago, IL, the Regional Vice President of Operations (RVP) will assume leadership for strategically planning and leading U.S. Renal Care dialysis operations across all service lines. The RVP will provide exceptional leadership, operations/administrative management and team building competencies in support and development of USRC's mission.&nbsp; &nbsp;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.&nbsp;<ul><li>Responsible for oversight of the overall operations of clinics in assigned region including operational, clinical, technical regulatory, growth and P&amp;L management consisting of multiple outpatient clinics, home and other applicable dialysis programs.</li><li>Responsible for achieving financial targets to include budget, labor and supply costs, and expenditures at assigned facilities.</li><li>Coordinates home therapies resources to ensure growth initiatives are implemented and sustained.</li><li>Responsible for creating and managing regional operational budget.</li><li>Organizes, coordinates and directs all denovo center development from identifying the opportunity through facility opening and licensure.</li><li>Collaborates with facility staff and Clinical Services in attaining defined standards of practice and quality.</li><li>Benchmarks individual facilities to corporate quality goals.</li><li>Ensures facilities within assigned region report and submit data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner to all external databases (NHSN, CROWNWeb) as required by CMS regulations.</li><li>Lead and direct a team of Administrators to ensure dialysis operations are in compliance with company policies, state, federal and local regulations and receive continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies. Ensures all Plans of Correction (POC) are developed, implemented and sustained to ensure ongoing compliance.</li><li>Ensures QAPI, Governing Body and IDT meetings occur monthly as required by regulation and that minutes and documentation are recorded and maintained appropriately.</li><li>Serves as a member of the Governing Body as needed.</li><li>Partners with Clinical Services to ensure Plans of Correction addressing Quality Improvement Program (QIP) reductions are implemented and corrections sustained.</li><li>Partners with Business Development and members of the Home Therapies teams to identify opportunities for growth. Implements operational initiatives to facilitate and sustain achieved growth.</li><li>Collaborates with Human Resources to provide oversight of the implementation of labor laws,</li><li>Workers' Compensation and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules and guidelines.</li><li>Collaborates with regional management and USRC Rx (pharmacy) to maximize patient enrollment in program.</li><li>Ensures Administrators' receive orientation to position prior to assuming role, as evidenced by completed skills checklists. Participates in the training of the Administrator by completing, or assigning to a qualified substitute, the skills checklist. Develops a system to ensure skills checklists remain current for all patient care staff.</li><li>Works with Administrators toward the achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual projections based on clinical, financial and management objectives.</li><li>Lead and support Group Administrators in their support of and communication with physicians, Medical Directors, and other healthcare providers.</li><li>Directs and approves staffing plans to promote the efficient utilization of all personnel based on state mandated ratios and USRC company guidelines.</li><li>Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.</li><li>Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.&nbsp;</li></ul>

U.S. Renal Care

Regional Vice President, Operations - Chicago

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

<h4>**Sign on Bonus up to $10,000**</h4>The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li><li> Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li> Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li><li> Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li><li> Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li> Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li> May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li><li> Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li><li> Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li> Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li><li> Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li><li> Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li><li> Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li><li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li></ul>

Dialysis Registered Nurse Charge - RN **Sign on Bonus up to $10,000**

The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.&nbsp;</li></ul>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN

SUMMARYThe Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately. · Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.OUTCOMES· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESS· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.· Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.OPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.· Participate in all surveys as required.· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required. PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Assist with staff training as requested.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Acute Registered Nurse - Floater

SUMMARYThe Home Therapies Area Manager is responsible for management of the Home Therapies business; providing effective leadership to achieve clinical, growth, and financial targets, through partnership with the Administrators, Home Therapies Director and/or Home Therapies Vice President and Regional Vice Presidents.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Develops and drives a growth strategic plan for the assigned territory and each market therein to achieve growth targets and financial goals. Provides oversight to implement plan.</li><li> Works in partnership with local management to oversee Home operations of assigned clinics/home programs from a fiscal, clinical, technical, regulatory, personnel, business management and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals. </li><li> Partners with RVPs, Home Therapies and Business Development teams to ensure development of a sustainable and efficient business footprint and identify opportunities for new clinics.</li><li> Works with Administrators to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on financial and management objectives.</li><li>Engages with Physician Partners regularly on existing business, to assess needs and ensure physician satisfaction.</li><li>Achieves program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals at assigned clinics/home programs.</li><li> In collaboration with IDT, identify opportunities to drive systematic changes in region to aid in achievement of targets.</li><li> Collaborate with leaders on budget planning and strategies to improve fiscal performance.</li><li> Responsible for profit and loss management of assigned programs to achieve or exceed budget.</li><li>Ensures implementation of all corporate initiatives and policies in relation to home therapies.</li><li> Ensures home programs execute to the highest clinic, patient satisfaction, and operating standards.</li><li> Knowledge of and remains current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements with regards to Home Therapies.</li><li> Works with Administrators to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies; and Company standards, guidelines, rules, policies and procedures.</li><li> Triage Home operational issues in partnership with Administrators, Director/VP Home Therapies and RVPs as needed.</li><li> Initiates Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow through as required for internal and external surveys.</li><li> Follows up on any/all deficiencies for all audits done internally (corporate) or externally (CMS &amp; TDH).</li><li> Assures compliance with required Governing Body meetings, monthly QAPI meetings and care plan conferences and assures documentation of such through recorded minutes.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.</li><li> In partnership with Director/VP Home Therapies and RVPs, develops physician and referral source relationships and oversees local marketing efforts. Maintains a positive/collaborative relationship with physicians, area hospital agencies and the community.</li><li>Acts as the Home subject matter expert with Medical Directors and physicians to coordinate quality patient&nbsp;</li><li> Understands, leads and promotes the Company's mission and philosophy relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.</li><li> Develops strong cross-functional partnerships across the internal organization.</li><li> Collaborates with leaders in budget planning.</li><li> Implements and monitors appropriate contractual agreements/arrangements with collaborating agencies. </li><li> Establishes relationships with external customers to promote growth and quality including but not limited to physicians and vendor partners.</li><li> Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.</li><li> Participates in corporate committees or task forces as requested.</li><li>Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.</li><li> Responsible for developing Home Therapies knowledge for RVPs and Administrators. Ensure they are able to effectively operate and grow Home business. </li><li> Responsible for on-going development of Home RNs, in collaboration with Administrators, Home Directors responsible for development of Home Therapies knowledge.</li><li> Creates positive culture and support system for Home Administrator, RN and other home staff across region(s).</li><li> Ensure correct number and quality of RN staff across region(s).</li><li> 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.</li><li> Responsible for hiring and supervising program staff as needed in collaboration with Administrators and Human Resources Department.</li><li> Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of personnel; approving and submitting time worked and counseling and disciplining employees.</li><li> Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance. </li></ul>

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