Who We Are:

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: $160,000 - $172,000

The Nurse Manager - Dialysis provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for inpatient and outpatient dialysis services. This role maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards governing dialysis services.

The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement through staff development, education, and role modeling. Utilizing expertise in dialysis care, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Nurse Manager ensures seamless, coordinated care for patients with end-stage renal disease and acute renal conditions across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for all inpatient and outpatient dialysis operations, ensuring delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Maintain shift accountability and ensure continuity of care across dialysis treatment settings
• Collaborate with nephrologists, hospitalists, advanced practice providers, social workers, dietitians, and technical staff to coordinate comprehensive dialysis care
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to dialysis nursing and technical staff

Patient Experience & Care Coordination

• Work directly with the patient care team to identify, investigate, and resolve patient concerns and complaints
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, treatment plans, and outcomes
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding dialysis treatment, care plans, and transitions of care
• Promote a patient-focused environment that supports dignity, safety, and cultural sensitivity

Staff Leadership & Development

• Promote an atmosphere of collaboration, empowerment, accountability, and professional growth
• Assess, evaluate, and document staff competency, performance, and ongoing educational needs
• Support recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and retention of dialysis nursing and support staff
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage through effective scheduling and staffing pattern development

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD, state regulations, and hospital policies
• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities focused on dialysis outcomes, patient safety, and satisfaction
• Monitor and address quality indicators such as infection control, vascular access outcomes, treatment adequacy, and adverse events

Resource & Performance Management

• Manage human, financial, and material resources efficiently and responsibly
• Participate in budget planning, productivity monitoring, and cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment
• Utilize established conflict resolution techniques to address staff and operational issues constructively
• Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive healthcare management experience, with dialysis or renal care experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in inpatient and/or outpatient dialysis settings
• Experience working in a team-based, collective bargaining environment desirable
• Working knowledge of dialysis-related regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage)
• Proven ability to develop staffing models, schedules, and coverage plans
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.