Acute Hemodialysis Unit

Full Time

77890BR

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Unit Director and the Medical Director, the Assistant Unit Director (AUD) has primary administrative responsibility for clinical operations of the Apheresis Hemodialysis Unit (AHU). S/he works with providers and staff to develop, monitor, and continuously improve systems pertaining to all aspects of patient care. S/he supervises all clinical staff including RNs, Certified Hemodialysis Technicians, Analysts and Administrative Assistants, facilitating positive interactions with providers, patients, and other departments. S/he is responsible for assuring licensure, competency and skills training and documentation for all clinical staff. In the supervisory role, s/he works to establish and promote teamwork among practice staff.

The AUD also provides dialysis/apheresis treatments to patient population, as needed, facilitating continuity of care and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include staffing AHU. S/he consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor. The AUD shall comply with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.

The AUD will serve as a liaison to Pharmacy, Quality Management and Performance Improvement to introduce new quality guidelines, to meet new standards and to measure existing performance. S/he is responsible for leading site surveys including Department of Health Services surveys, health-plan reviews, and JCAHO surveys. S/he is key liaison between the Nephrology Team and the unit. Responsibilities also include overseeing ordering of supplies and medications for the practices and assuring Pharmacy guidelines are met.

She/he will develop and maintain relationships with other inpatient and outpatient services to assure a smooth continuum of care for the patients (including Pediatric Dialysis Unit and Mount Zion Outpatient Dialysis), to support teaching objectives and to provide overall administrative coordination for AHU services. S/he assumes primary responsibility for point of clinical performance measures, infection control, and clinical safety measures and training.

The AUD will be responsible for evaluating and implementing new program specific clinical and operational protocols and for maintaining existing protocols and will support the development of new primary care based clinics and services.

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Department Description

The Acute Hemodialysis and Apheresis unit (AHU) supports inpatient dialysis, both inpatient and outpatient therapeutic apheresis procedures. Renal failure patients who require dialysis while hospitalized at UCSF, are cared for by the AHU staff.

AHU nurses have strong nephrology and dialysis backgrounds as well as expertise in therapeutic apheresis procedures. All nurses are certified in Pediatric Advanced Live Support (PALS) and competent in telemetry monitoring.

Nurses work as a team to provide dialysis and apheresis treatments to a diverse patient population with various nursing needs and medical diagnosis. A dynamic patient census challenges staff to be flexible and organized in their approach to patient care while maintaining the standards of care defined by the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience as a nurse in an inpatient dialysis unit
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
• Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit
• In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies
• Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently
• Apheresis experience
• Master's Degree
• Specialty certification in hemodialysis and/or apheresis

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification

About UCSF

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

006508 NURSE SVC SUPV 2

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Services, Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Nursing - Pediatric Services, Other Nursing, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Work Days: Monday-Friday, Weekends, Variable