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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.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Long Beach Acute

At West Coast University, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate for a certified Great Place to Work, you will&nbsp;join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship.&nbsp; As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career.You will make an impact by:<ul><li>Overseeing and supervising students assigned to clinical sites, making phone or on-site visits, mediating student-related conflicts, establishing specific learning objectives, and monitoring student assignments to ensure that the experience is adequate and achieving a satisfactory level of performance.</li><li>Remaining current in applicable program field, participating in faculty meetings, instructional seminars, and in-service training sessions.</li><li>Participating in campus activities such as faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings.</li></ul>Your Experience Includes:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of related work and educational experience with increasing responsibility in complex organizations.</li><li>Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection</li><li>Strong knowledge of US GAAP</li><li>Cost accounting experience</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required.</li></ul>Licenses/Certifications:<ul><li>Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License preferred.</li><li>Current Driver’s License.</li><li>Current CPR card</li></ul>#LI-CM1Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

West Coast University

Manager, Clinical Operations

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. <h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences. Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.Safety &amp; Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Dialysis Registered Dietitian

Come care with us at American Career College! As a Program Director, Respiratory Therapy for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide our surgical tech students and associates to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At American Career College you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of surgical technologists! &nbsp;You will make an impact by:   &nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting the College and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations. </li><li>Participating in curriculum development and coordination determines teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction. </li><li>Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.&nbsp;</li></ul>Your Experience Includes:&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. </li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ABHES, CoARC, BPPE, and other accreditation standards</li></ul><ul><li>One (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrate prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program</li></ul>Education:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). </li></ul><ul type="disc"><li>Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach. Associate degree in the specialty field required&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license</li></ul><ul><li>Current CPR Card.</li></ul>LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul type="disc"><li>Current CPR Card.&nbsp;</li></ul>Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College. For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth. American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

American Career College

Program Director, RT

Summary:<ul><li>Reporting to the Program Director, the Medical Director actively serves as a member of the faculty to provide continuous, competent medical guidance to the Program Director and faculty.</li><li>The Medical Director will assist the Program Director with development and ARC-PA accreditation for the program, and will assist in ensuring that both didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role in providing patient care.</li><li>The Medical Director may be involved in providing instruction; evaluating student performance; designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating curriculum and evaluating the program.</li><li>The Medical Director will also serve as an advocate for the program within the medical and academic communities.</li></ul>Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provides the necessary guidance for quality assurance efforts related to design, development, implementation, institution and regulatory compliance and continuous ongoing improvement of the program. (e.g., meeting/exceeding expectations of the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC); Bureau of Consumer Affairs, etc.).</li><li>Actively enlists the understanding and support of practicing physicians, medical communities, and health administrators to develop and expand a catalog of affiliations that ensure sufficient quality and quantity of requisite clinical field sites, physician preceptors, and clinical rotations.</li><li>Actively participates in development and/or review of documents, reports, accreditation application, outcomes, and self-studies as part of quality assurance management.</li><li>Guides as needed for the Director of Clinical Education and clinical coordinator in monitoring the quality of clinical education, supervision, and assessment practices.</li><li>Participates in curriculum development and program competency development, implementation, review, and enhancement.</li><li>May serve as clinical preceptor to West Coast University physician assistant students.</li><li>Attends and participates in faculty meetings and program related functions (e.g. graduation, white coat, etc.).</li><li>Serves as a role model for physician led interdisciplinary health care teams.</li><li>Represents the program within the medical and academic communities and to various constituencies and stakeholders.</li><li>Participates as a Program Advisory Board (PAC) member.</li><li>Participates in the admissions process as a member of the program Admission Committees.</li><li>Solicits and affirms opportunities for increased visibility of program, expansion of clinical site, improved learning, student research linkages, and employment pathways.</li></ul><ul><li>Instructional-Specific Responsibilities (as applicable):<ul><li>Teaches assigned course material as planned and pre-approved.</li><li>Participates in and contributes substantively to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.</li><li>Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.</li><li>Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.</li><li>Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty).</li><li>Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising (i.e., Grades in Progress, student Letters of Concern, etc.).</li><li>Provides instruction to PA students</li><li>Provides teaching skills as demonstrated by:<ul><li>student evaluations</li><li>peer evaluations (if assigned)</li><li>self-evaluation</li><li>administration reviews</li><li>evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes</li></ul></li><li>Mentors students and faculty assigned by department/program dean/chair</li><li>Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction.</li><li>Engages in cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction in support of interprofessional education.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>General Scope of Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or university information as required.</li><li>Participates in professional development and organizations on a planned and pre-approved basis to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices.</li><li>Maintains professional appearance for position and is courteous and approachable by students</li><li>Adheres to University policies and procedures and provides leadership to others through guidance and example.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.</li><li>May perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul></li></ul>Required Education, Certifications &amp; Licensures:<ul><li>Current unrestricted license as an Osteopathic or Allopathic Physician.</li><li>Completion of residencies whose accreditation is duly recognized by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education.</li><li>Current board certified by an ABMS or AOA specialty board.</li></ul>Required Experience &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Ability to work independently with general supervision.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate and practical knowledge of the field or discipline.</li><li>Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.</li><li>Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.</li><li>Ability to operate various office equipment and machines such as computer terminal, calculators and copiers.</li><li>Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.</li><li>Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.</li><li>Ability to speak before public groups, committees and meetings.</li><li>Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.</li><li>Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment.</li><li>Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures and assure compliance.</li></ul>#LI-CM1Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

<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

WHAT YOU WILL DOAs a Staff Nurse you will actively participate in professional role development activities, including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The Staff Nurse develops ethically sound practice and confronts ethical challenges through the application of the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and the state Scope of Practices.WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOUYou will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those living with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. You are patient-centric and have a track record of leading interdisciplinary teams in providing quality care. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.Impact: You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis. Growth: You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience:One (1) year of registered nurse experience.Education:Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalentLicense/Certification:Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensureCurrent Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) requiredMinimum Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:Competent and in-depth knowledge regarding the use of Electronic Health RecordsAbility to organize, prioritize and complete projects independently&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dialysis Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

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