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Travel Chronic Dialysis Nurse - $2,461 per week
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Genie Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Dialysis for a travel nursing job in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Dialysis
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Genie Healthcare is looking for a RN to work in Dialysis for a 13 weeks travel assignment located in Jamaica Plain, MA for the Shift (4x10 Days-Please verify shift details with recruiter, 07:00:00-17:00:00, 10.00-4).
Pay and benefits packages are estimated based on client bill rate at time the job was posted. These rates are subject to change.
Exact pay and benefits vary based on several things, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, client changes in bill rate, experience, etc.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company matching (50% up to 6% of what you contribute)
Genie Healthcare Job ID . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Dialysis,07:00:00-17:00:00
About Genie HealthcareGenie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.
Genie provides travel RN's flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.
Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie's success.
The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.
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Assistant Manager of Nursing - Pulmonary/Renal
Posted 8 days ago
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Join our dedicated team in the Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal Hospitalist department!
Position Overview: The Assistant Manager of Nursing plays a vital role in coordinating, planning, and managing administrative, financial, and operational duties. You will work closely with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, and Assistant Vice President of Specialty Nursing Division to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and guide professional caregivers in delivering exceptional patient care.
- Facilitate patient access, communication, and transitions throughout the acute care experience.
- Provide visible leadership for direct patient care by specialty nursing unit staff during the assigned night shift.
- Ensure consistent, compassionate care is delivered to patients, referring facilities, and hospital staff.
- Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services aligned with the hospital's mission and departmental vision.
- Collaborate with various leaders to achieve short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Location: Albany Medical Center, Pattersonville, NY, United States
Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04
Education: A BSN is required; MSN or a comparable advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must possess a current New York State Registered Nurse license.
Experience: Management experience is preferred.
Albany Medical Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note: This position may involve access to sensitive information. All workforce members are expected to adhere to policies that ensure information is accessed only based on a need-to-know basis and is adequately protected from unauthorized access.
Assistant Nursing Manager - Pulmonary/Renal
Posted 14 days ago
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Department/Unit: Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal Hospitalist - E5
Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Assistant Nursing Manager, where you will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing administrative functions, along with operational responsibilities within the Pulmonary/Renal department. Collaborating closely with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, and Assistant Vice President of Specialty Nursing Division, you will help foster an environment of compassionate and efficient patient care.
In this leadership position, you will:
- Mentor and guide professional caregivers in delivering exceptional patient care.
- Ensure seamless patient access and effective communication throughout the acute care experience.
- Oversee the performance of specialty nursing unit staff, promoting high standards of patient care.
- Support the development and implementation of policies, programs, and services that align with the hospital's mission and vision.
- Collaborate with service and departmental leaders to achieve both short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a comparable advanced degree is preferred. Current Registered Nurse license in New York State is a must.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous management experience is preferred.
Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
This role may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. Workforce members are expected to maintain confidentiality and ensure that information is accessed only on a need-to-know basis, adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.
Kidney Care Advocate
Posted 7 days ago
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**EOE, disability/veterans**
Nursing Technician - Medical Renal, 3x12 Days
Posted 3 days ago
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Supports patients with daily living tasks, including meals, personal care, and progressive mobility in order to support the recovery and plan of care.
Assesses patients' quality of life related to nutrition, hydration, and elimination in order to distribute resources and anticipate patient needs.
Admits, transfers, and discharges patients in order to move them to the appropriate locations in line with the plan of care.
Assists with clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKG's, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients.
Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment in order to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.
Checks that fall-risk patients have the appropriate arm bands, socks, and signage to ensure physical safety.
Helps document all clinical procedures, patient interactions, and medication use to maintain a detailed patient history.
Responds promptly to delegation from registered nurse staff and shares patient observations to ensure efficient collaboration.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:Required: None
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Certification required by State of North Carolina DHHR. Nurse Aide Certification required. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.
Assistant Nursing Manager - Pulmonary/Renal Unit
Posted 17 days ago
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Join our dedicated team at Albany Medical Center and take on a pivotal role as the Assistant Nursing Manager in our Pulmonary/Renal unit. As an integral part of our healthcare system, you will be responsible for planning, managing administrative operations, and overseeing financial duties in collaboration with nursing leadership.
Your role involves mentoring nursing staff to ensure exceptional patient care while facilitating effective communication throughout patients' acute care journeys. You will foster a visible and supportive culture, ensuring that all staff deliver competent and compassionate care across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs that align with our hospital's mission.
- Providing leadership during your assigned shifts, ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborating with various departments and service leaders to achieve both short-term and long-term operational objectives.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required, while a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or similar advanced degree is preferred. A current New York State Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
Experience:
Previous management experience is preferred.
Thank you for considering a career at Albany Medical Center! We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse workplace. Please note that this role may require access to sensitive information governed by HIPAA and other regulations. Therefore, all workforce members must adhere to policies regarding confidentiality and information protection.
Assistant Nursing Manager - Pulmonary/Renal Unit
Posted 8 days ago
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Department/Unit: Medical/Surgical Pulmonary Renal Hospitalist - E5
Work Shift: Night
Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04
As an Assistant Nursing Manager, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of patient care through coordination, planning, and operational management of the nursing unit. Collaborating closely with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, and Assistant Vice President of the Specialty Nursing Division, you will lead and mentor a team of dedicated healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate and competent care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership and support to nursing staff during your primary shift.
- Ensuring seamless patient access and communication throughout their medical journey.
- Maintaining high standards of care for patients in various settings including inpatient, ambulatory, and community environments.
- Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs aligned with the hospital's mission.
- Collaborating with service and department leaders to achieve short- and long-term goals.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or comparable advanced degree is preferred. A current New York State Registered Nurse license is mandatory. Management experience is preferred and will be beneficial in this leadership role.
Thank you for your interest in joining Albany Medical Center! We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
Note: This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information. All workforce members are expected to ensure that information access is based on necessity and is adequately protected against unauthorized access and modification.
Kidney Care Advocate I

Posted 8 days ago
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Under the direction of a Kidney Care Advocate Manager, collaborates with internal and external care teams, to ensure a positive experience for every patient living with kidney disease through education, modality options, access placement and follow through, and if applicable, to eventual admission into kidney care services. Assists with presenting materials on Home Dialysis to providers, patients and other groups, as requested. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy by supporting all aspects of growth within defined Regions or Areas of a Business.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Collaborate with Regional Home Therapy team through the provision of administrative support, to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and palliative and supportive care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
+ Under the direct supervision of Kidney Care Advocate Manager and/or a Registered Nurse, provides information regarding options for renal replacement therapy when a patient reaches end stage renal disease (ESRD), allowing the patient to make an informed decision regarding the option that meets his/her medical needs and lifestyle choices.
+ Responsible to assist patient care team in order to navigate patients through initiation of dialysis, or in transition from incenter hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement.
+ Maintain routine communication with physicians, physician practices and administrators, and the interdisciplinary team members, including Clinic and Home Program Managers.
+ Assist in establishing processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluation of the effectiveness of processes on an ongoing basis.
+ Respond promptly to all referrals.
+ Coordinate the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborate with operations leadership to identify home therapy training delays and help to resolve any barriers to expediate training.
+ Strive to meet Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapies awareness goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing patient education referrals.
+ Assist field operations management, Home Therapy leadership, and other departments with implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to understanding local and regional kidney disease trends and population needs, identifying expansion of service opportunities, and understanding relationships with both physicians and prospective patients.
+ Maintain knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs.
+ Support educational programs for physicians and Fresenius staff as needed.
+ Responsible for promoting Kidney Care Advocate services and Kidneycare:365 education to providers including physicians within the guidelines established by Company policies and procedures.
+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status, through maintenance of SAP database.
+ Escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
+ Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
+ Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** :
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing.
+ 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 may require a significant amount of driving on specific days in terms of visiting between clinics in order to complete the duties and responsibilities set forth above.
+ Local and regional travel is required as requested. May work some evenings and weekends as required to assist with modality education.
**SUPERVISION:**
+ None
**EDUCATION:**
+ High school diploma or GED required.
+ College degree preferred
+ CCHT and/or LPN preferred, however, not required.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** :
+ Minimum of one-year experience in teaching or sales, with required education.
+ Dialysis experience preferred but not required
+ Demonstrated skills in customer service and ability to work autonomously.
+ Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
+ Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of smart phones and other computing devices.
+ Must be able to multi-task and manage cases in a Salesforce database or Customer Relationship Management system. This skill is preferred, not required.
+ Results oriented to exceed established goals.
+ High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities.
+ Proven ability to be a team player.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Kidney Care Advocate I
Posted 5 days ago
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Under the direction of a Kidney Care Advocate Manager, collaborates with internal and external care teams, to ensure a positive experience for every patient living with kidney disease through education, modality options, access placement and follow through, and if applicable, to eventual admission into kidney care services. Assists with presenting materials on Home Dialysis to providers, patients and other groups, as requested. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy by supporting all aspects of growth within defined Regions or Areas of a Business.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Collaborate with Regional Home Therapy team through the provision of administrative support, to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and palliative and supportive care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
+ Under the direct supervision of Kidney Care Advocate Manager and/or a Registered Nurse, provides information regarding options for renal replacement therapy when a patient reaches end stage renal disease (ESRD), allowing the patient to make an informed decision regarding the option that meets his/her medical needs and lifestyle choices.
+ Responsible to assist patient care team in order to navigate patients through initiation of dialysis, or in transition from incenter hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement.
+ Maintain routine communication with physicians, physician practices and administrators, and the interdisciplinary team members, including Clinic and Home Program Managers.
+ Assist in establishing processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluation of the effectiveness of processes on an ongoing basis.
+ Respond promptly to all referrals.
+ Coordinate the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborate with operations leadership to identify home therapy training delays and help to resolve any barriers to expediate training.
+ Strive to meet Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapies awareness goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing patient education referrals.
+ Assist field operations management, Home Therapy leadership, and other departments with implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to understanding local and regional kidney disease trends and population needs, identifying expansion of service opportunities, and understanding relationships with both physicians and prospective patients.
+ Maintain knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs.
+ Support educational programs for physicians and Fresenius staff as needed.
+ Responsible for promoting Kidney Care Advocate services and Kidneycare:365 education to providers including physicians within the guidelines established by Company policies and procedures.
+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status, through maintenance of SAP database.
+ Escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
+ Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
+ Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** :
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing.
+ 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 may require a significant amount of driving on specific days in terms of visiting between clinics in order to complete the duties and responsibilities set forth above.
+ Local and regional travel is required as requested. May work some evenings and weekends as required to assist with modality education.
**SUPERVISION:**
+ None
**EDUCATION:**
+ High school diploma or GED required.
+ College degree preferred
+ CCHT and/or LPN preferred, however, not required.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** :
+ Minimum of one-year experience in teaching or sales, with required education.
+ Dialysis experience preferred but not required
+ Demonstrated skills in customer service and ability to work autonomously.
+ Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
+ Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of smart phones and other computing devices.
+ Must be able to multi-task and manage cases in a Salesforce database or Customer Relationship Management system. This skill is preferred, not required.
+ Results oriented to exceed established goals.
+ High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities.
+ Proven ability to be a team player.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
**EOE, disability/veterans**
Kidney Care Advocate I
Posted 19 days ago
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Under the direction of a Kidney Care Advocate Manager, collaborates with internal and external care teams, to ensure a positive experience for every patient living with kidney disease through education, modality options, access placement and follow through, and if applicable, to eventual admission into kidney care services. Assists with presenting materials on Home Dialysis to providers, patients and other groups, as requested. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy by supporting all aspects of growth within defined Regions or Areas of a Business.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Collaborate with Regional Home Therapy team through the provision of administrative support, to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and palliative and supportive care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
+ Under the direct supervision of Kidney Care Advocate Manager and/or a Registered Nurse, provides information regarding options for renal replacement therapy when a patient reaches end stage renal disease (ESRD), allowing the patient to make an informed decision regarding the option that meets his/her medical needs and lifestyle choices.
+ Responsible to assist patient care team in order to navigate patients through initiation of dialysis, or in transition from incenter hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement.
+ Maintain routine communication with physicians, physician practices and administrators, and the interdisciplinary team members, including Clinic and Home Program Managers.
+ Assist in establishing processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluation of the effectiveness of processes on an ongoing basis.
+ Respond promptly to all referrals.
+ Coordinate the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborate with operations leadership to identify home therapy training delays and help to resolve any barriers to expediate training.
+ Strive to meet Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapies awareness goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing patient education referrals.
+ Assist field operations management, Home Therapy leadership, and other departments with implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to understanding local and regional kidney disease trends and population needs, identifying expansion of service opportunities, and understanding relationships with both physicians and prospective patients.
+ Maintain knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs.
+ Support educational programs for physicians and Fresenius staff as needed.
+ Responsible for promoting Kidney Care Advocate services and Kidneycare:365 education to providers including physicians within the guidelines established by Company policies and procedures.
+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status, through maintenance of SAP database.
+ Escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
+ Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
+ Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** :
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing.
+ 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 may require a significant amount of driving on specific days in terms of visiting between clinics in order to complete the duties and responsibilities set forth above.
+ Local and regional travel is required as requested. May work some evenings and weekends as required to assist with modality education.
**SUPERVISION:**
+ None
**EDUCATION:**
+ High school diploma or GED required.
+ College degree preferred
+ CCHT and/or LPN preferred, however, not required.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** :
+ Minimum of one-year experience in teaching or sales, with required education.
+ Dialysis experience preferred but not required
+ Demonstrated skills in customer service and ability to work autonomously.
+ Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
+ Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of smart phones and other computing devices.
+ Must be able to multi-task and manage cases in a Salesforce database or Customer Relationship Management system. This skill is preferred, not required.
+ Results oriented to exceed established goals.
+ High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities.
+ Proven ability to be a team player.
The 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.
Annual Rate: $52,000.00 - $83,000.00
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
**EOE, disability/veterans**
Kidney Care Advocate I
Posted 21 days ago
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Job Description
Under the direction of Kidney Care Advocate Manager, collaborates with internal and external care teams, to ensure a positive experience for every patient living with kidney disease through education, modality options, access placement and follow up, as applicable, to eventual admission into kidney care services or through smooth transition between modalities. Actively promotes home modalities to physicians, patients, and other groups both internal and external to the company. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy by supporting all aspects of growth within defined Regions or Areas of a Business.
**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Establish programs and implement CKD (chronic kidney disease) and modality education for a designated territory to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments, both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and palliative and supportive care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
+ Navigate patients along the continuum of care from Stage 4 CKD to initiation of dialysis, or in transition from in-center hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement.
+ Maintain high level, routine communication with physicians, physician practices and administrators, and the interdisciplinary team members, including Clinic and Home Program Managers.
+ Establish processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluates the effectiveness of processes through an ongoing basis.
+ Respond promptly to all referrals.
+ Assist in the identification, evaluation and selection of Home Dialysis patients and Care Partners.
+ Coordinate the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborate with operations leadership to identify home therapy training delays and help to resolve any barriers to expediate training.
+ Conduct Home Therapy awareness programs for existing patients and Fresenius staff, as needed or as directed.
+ Strive to meet Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapies awareness goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing patient education referrals.
+ Collaborate with field operations management, functional leadership, and other departments on the development and implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to understanding local and regional kidney disease trends and population needs, identifying expansion of service opportunities, and understanding relationships with both physicians and prospective patients.
+ Maintain knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs.
+ Participate in all pertinent company training and development opportunities to grow and develop business knowledge, skills and leadership competencies.
+ Provide Kidney Care Advocate program awareness education to physicians as needed.
+ Responsible for promoting Kidney Care Advocate services and KidneyCare:365 education to the community and healthcare providers, including physicians, within the guidelines established by Company policies and procedures.
+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status, through maintenance of SAP database.
+ May provide assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
+ May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
+ Escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
+ Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
+ Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.**
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing.
+ 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 may require a significant amount of driving on specific days in terms of visiting between clinics in order to complete the duties and responsibilities set forth above.
+ Travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings will be required.
+ Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekends, as needed, to provide modality education.
**EDUCATION:**
+ High school diploma or GED required.
+ College degree preferred
+ CCHT and/or LPN preferred, however, not required.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** :
+ Minimum of one-year experience in teaching or sales, with required education.
+ Dialysis experience preferred but not required
+ Demonstrated skills in customer service and ability to work autonomously.
+ Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
+ Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of smart phones and other computing devices.
+ Must be able to multi-task and manage cases in a Salesforce database or Customer Relationship Management system. This skill is preferred, not required.
+ Results oriented to exceed established goals.
+ High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities.
+ Proven ability to be a team player.
**EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**