The Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) is responsible for the operation of hemodialysis equipment in the treatment of patients with chronic renal failure. Duties include monitoring patients during dialysis treatments; cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance of dialysis equipment; setting up and operating hemodialysis equipment; selecting, ordering, stocking, and preparing supplies needed for dialysis procedures; and mentoring new technicians. Dialysis equipment is highly complex mechanically and electronically. The Hemodialysis Technician performs his/her duties as part of the dialysis team under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Staff Nurse. Other responsibilities and duties include but not limited to the following:

Medical Instrument Technician (Hemodialysis) GS-08 Duties:

• Performs and interprets test results including water treatment testing and is able to analyze deviations from the expected norm and responds appropriately.
• Is knowledgeable of the American Association of Medical Instruments (AMMI) standards and unit policies as the relate to water treatment, cell counts and disinfection.
• Performs routine dialysis start up and take off procedures under the supervision of the primary RN. Checks patient's condition and knowledgeable of proper treatment procedures, technique, and machine adjustments; understands medical treatment for patients with renal failure
• Is knowledgeable of the physiological and psychological changes and conditions related to ESRD.
• Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section.
• Calculates dialysis baths according to the physician's orders per patient by mixing concentrates, i.e., calcium, and potassium.
• Recognizes and reacts to signs and symptoms that signal the onset of complications of dialysis including hypotension, and cramping.
• Maintains unit stock levels of disposable dialysis items. Monitors and reports stocking discrepancies that would impact patient flow.
• Technician is aware of and practices the safety policies/procedures of the medical center, and participates in quality assurance activities as directed.
• Assists the physician in more complex procedures such as central venous catheter insertion.
• Assists in training patients in home/self-care dialysis by teaching components of dialysis operation such as water treatment and monitoring patients for compliance to any recommended water system changes.
• Mentor or precept less experienced technicians.
• Able to analyze deviations from the expected, determine whether the deviations are machine or patient related, and respond
• according to the findings.
• Knowledge of the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of related acute
• disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment.
• Knowledge of the hemodialysis process and equipment needed for home/self care including knowledge of common machine
• problems and repairs to such equipment.
• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures for peritoneal dialysis.
• Ability to assist the physician with percutaneous renal biopsies and peritoneal catheter insertion.
• Ability to provide instruction to dialysis patients in home/self care and in the maintenance of the equipment.
• Ability to provide instruction for physicians, nurses, and other personnel in dialysis procedures, equipment operation and
• maintenance.
• Performs dialysis Adequacy evaluations for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Performs unit Quality Assurance Audits.
• Maintains and updates unit database program and monitors system performance.
• Works under the general direction of the Dialysis Nurse Manager. On most assignments, technologist works independently. On the more unusual and complex assignments, works closely and confers with Nurse manager and facility Bio-Medical shop. Work is evaluated on a spot-check basis for achievement of objectives.

This position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and the support of the section chiefs and supervisors. The incumbent ensures appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.

1. Administrative Duties:

• Obligations/Responsibilities: Attend staff meeting, communicate with PACT team staff and administrative personnel to help facilitate quality care and access to a panel of Veterans and to help in preparation of issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes, congressional inquiries or any other non-judicial investigation/summary.
• Clinical Management including indirect patient care: Open encounter and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, monitoring of clinic management. Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns)

• Patient Care: Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
• Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of established evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
• Clinical Judgement: Ensure practice-based learning and improvement, practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate behaviors that reflect commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward patients and the profession.
• Systems-Based Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and systems in which healthcare is provided, and an ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health.

• Show effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educations activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.

• Show an ability to identify and define significant Research and Development problems, to plan and execute a precise research program, and to generate effective reports and results worthy of publication (as applicable).

The Mental Health Service Line provides care in several psychiatric settings: inpatient units, ambulatory programs, residential program for substance abuse, residential program for PTSD, emergency department, medical-surgical ward psychiatric consultation and geriatrics with extended programs. Psychiatrists within the Mental Health Service are able to perform and teach all of the services required in the practice of psychiatry to psychiatry residents. Educational experiences are also provided to appropriate health care personnel who seek training in mental health services (e.g. medical students, psychology and social work interns, physician assistant and nursing students, and non-psychiatric medical residents).

Section Chief duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide clinical and administrative coverage for Charlotte Outpatient Mental Health
• Be part of an on-call rotation of psychiatrists, which may include rounds on acute patients during weekends and holiday
• Supervise psychiatry staff
• Provide the general oversight of advanced clinical providers working in Mental Health.
• Provide clinical coverage of Inpatient Units and Outpatient Units, as necessary
• Advice and counsel workers on work and administrative matters
• Participate and coordinate Medical Center clinical committees, as required.
• Managing Psychiatry discipline - specific issues/concerns as appropriate to the authority delegated.
• Work with the other Mental Health supervisors to ensure that appropriate disposition services and meaningful therapeutic treatments are being offered throughout the department.
• Act in the absence of Mental Health Service Chief and serves on the management team of the Mental Health Service Line.
• Review and approval/disapproval of leave requests
• Assure that subordinates are trained and fully compliant with the provisions of safety regulations.

• Application of accepted protocols for assessment of the individual presenting for psychiatric care. Assessment may include gathering verbal and documented history, mental status examination and medical and laboratory evaluation.
• Diagnostic description or formulation to guide appropriate acute and secondary treatment interventions.
• Provision of psychiatric care according to his/her privileges.
• Be available for all emergency psychiatric interventions during on-call hours
• Provide or assist residents and/or Advanced Clinical Providers in the process of evaluation and treatment of the psychiatric patient, and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to psychiatric interventions
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident and attending notes as appropriate.
• Perform inpatient and outpatient psychiatry evaluations and treatment as the team leader
• Participate in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the department and the hospital. They are also involved in continuous quality improvement through the peer review process
• Initiate or participate in an ongoing research activity. Faculty appointments to affiliated medical schools are available, as teaching medical students, residents and other disciplines is essential
• Regularly creates and maintains an environment that ensures confidentiality of privacy for patients
• Continually promotes teamwork by cooperating with and supporting staff, visitors and customers in achieving hospital goals/mission

This position encompasses the following responsibilities in partnership with the Administrative Officer and the support of the section chiefs and supervisors. The incumbent ensures appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.

1. Administrative Duties:

• Obligations/Responsibilities: Attend staff meeting, communicate with PACT team staff and administrative personnel to help facilitate quality care and access to a panel of Veterans and to help in preparation of issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes, congressional inquiries or any other non-judicial investigation/summary.
• Clinical Management including indirect patient care: Open encounter and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, monitoring of clinic management. Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns)

• Patient Care: Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
• Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of established evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
• Clinical Judgement: Ensure practice-based learning and improvement, practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate behaviors that reflect commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward patients and the profession.
• Systems-Based Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and systems in which healthcare is provided, and an ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health.

• Show effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educations activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.

• Show an ability to identify and define significant Research and Development problems, to plan and execute a precise research program, and to generate effective reports and results worthy of publication (as applicable).

Major areas of responsibility include:

• CPRS/VISTA Drug File Management (including investigational drugs).
• Medication distribution systems integration, oversight, and routine maintenance.
• Report development for monitoring operations/supporting departmental planning.
• Departmental and facility-level education and training.
• Quality Assurance and Process Improvement projects.
• Ad hoc professional and administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Pharmacy to meet the needs of the service.

• Treats internal customers, external customers, and subordinates with respect.
• Courteously and promptly responds to Pharmacy service/customer needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills. (i.e., effective communication).
• Demonstrates ability to contribute effectively under a variety of circumstances.

• Provides administrative, technical, analytical, and automated data processing (ADP) support to Pharmacy Service.
• Collects and translates data into digestible information for managerial oversight and decision-making.
• Analyzes Pharmacy Service hardware and software needs and streamlines procedures and processes through information management automation and new technology.
• Serves as liaison between Pharmacy Service Chief, Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), Biomedical and Engineering (BioMed) and Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC) team providing two-way communication.

• Responsible for keeping abreast of changes within Pharmacy Service (i.e., formulary additions and deletions, interdepartmental memoranda, relevant station memoranda, etc.
• Participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other medical center personnel as required.
• Leads and provides strategic direction for service-related projects that fall within the scope of Pharmacy Informatics.

• Serves as a preceptor and shares responsibility for training, guidance, and evaluation of students and residents.???????
• Provides in-services to other healthcare providers, as needed.
• Serves as a mentor in the development and conduct of resident research projects.

Position: Member Services Representative - Front Desk

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.

• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.

• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.

• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.

• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.

• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.

• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents

• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment

• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members

• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.

• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.

• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.

• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.

• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.

• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.

• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members

• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies

• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements

• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements

• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.

• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Benefits & Perks:

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay

• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources

• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

Other Details:

• Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. Club hours vary per location. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

• EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position: Member Services Representative - Front Desk

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.

• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.

• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.

• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.

• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.

• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.

• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents

• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment

• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members

• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.

• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.

• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.

• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.

• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.

• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.

• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members

• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies

• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements

• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements

• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.

• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Benefits & Perks:

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay

• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources

• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

Other Details:

• Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. Club hours vary per location. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

• EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position: Front Desk

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.
• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.
• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.
• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.
• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.
• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.
• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents
• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment
• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members
• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.
• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.
• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.
• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.
• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.
• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.
• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members
• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies
• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements
• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements
• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee

must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. Club hours vary per location.  This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position: Sub

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.

• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.

• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.

• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.

• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.

• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.

• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents

• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment

• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members

• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.

• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.

• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.

• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.

• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.

• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.

• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members

• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies

• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements

• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements

• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.

• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Benefits & Perks:

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay

• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources

• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

Other Details:

• Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-29 hours a week. Club hours vary per location.  This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

• EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position: Front Desk

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.
• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.
• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.
• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.
• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.
• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.
• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents
• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment
• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members
• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.
• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.
• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.
• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.
• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.
• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.
• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members
• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies
• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements
• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements
• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee

must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. Club hours vary per location.  This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Summary:

The Program Management Director will support a large USAID global health security (GHS) project, managing cross-functional teams from award through close-out. Provides overall strategic direction for project management support including plans to determine technical implementation, activity scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects. Identifies specialized partnership needs, engages qualified partners to ensure technical performance. Contributes project experience and learning to global thought leadership initiatives in specific area of technical specialization. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient project implementation. This position will report to the Project Director and act as their backup.This position is contingent upon successful award.

Accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Project Director to ensure the project is implemented in an efficient, compliant, timely and results-oriented manner.
• Serves as the program and country management technical lead and key point of contact for the prime implementing organization on a large project.
• Oversees country programs, working closely with Country Directors, Technical Director, and technical leads to ensure smooth project implementation, tracks performance against project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities, in coordination with the Technical and Strategic Information Director, to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Coordinate the provision of technical and management support to established country programs to ensure timely achievement of project objectives and deliverables, e.g. managing employee and consultant hiring process including recruitment, interviewing, and development of solicitations and scopes of work.
• Manage, implement, and monitor systems, services, staff, and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and project goals.
• Provide timely and accurate project reports to FHI 360 and donors, as required.
• Works closely with the Finance Director to develop, review, and monitor approved budgets.
• Identify, escalate and mitigate programmatic and financial risk across the award, including through all subagreements/contracts.
• Oversees execution and management of subs throughout the life of project.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 procurement and financial reporting procedures by field-based programs and serving as a resource to field finance and administrative staff on procurement and payment procedures.
• Ensures high quality technical deliverables—including workplans and annual reports—are developed, submitted and approved on schedule and within budget parameters.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to achieve strategic goals of the project.
• Provides direction to ensure technical activities are compliant with client agreements, government regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Responds to client requests and questions on project matters and ensures timely drafts and submissions of consents, approvals and/or waivers.
• Recruits, orients, and supervises project staff to support project and ensure the completion of programmatic and workforce planning needs are met and achieved.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure the development of timely, high quality and regulation compliant reporting per FHI 360 and donor guidelines.
• Provide supportive guidance and supervision to staff, and managers who are charged to implement projects within the assigned area of expertise.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups on matters concerning staff development that leverages international staff to mentor local staff, so as to maintain project accountability and scale in the short term and fast track capacity building for the long term.
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective strategic planning, project evaluation and project management skills.
• Strong business acumen, staff development, management, and reporting experience.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Operations management, corporate policies, compliance, and procedures oversight experience.
• Demonstrated public relations and diplomacy skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak the country’s language.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- project coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and operations.
• Problems encountered are moderate to complex and highly varied.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Assists in setting goals and budgets for projects and leads the country in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination for fundraising planning and implementing strategies to increase private donor giving.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across functional areas and addresses/ resolves issues.
• Typically reports to a Project Director.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in managing USG projects, specifically USAID, management of GHS projects, and donor, sub-, and partner management.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range: $128,000 - $183,000

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

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Position: Member Support Level 1

Reports to: Call Center Manager

Department: Call Center Operations

Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Purpose: Serves as an advocate to our members, guests and prospective members. Provides accurate information regarding company products, policies, and practices to both internal and external customers while delivering +1 customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound phone calls, answering questions/concerns by internal and external customers regarding the Planet Fitness brand while delivering +1 customer service. Inbound calls include:

• Membership Questions

• Billing Questions

• General Planet Fitness Inquires.

• Answer detailed questions regarding member’s agreement and company policies while delivering +1 customer service.

• Facilitate needed updates to members’ accounts up to and including cancel request with the mindset of saving the membership through asking questions and overcoming objections.

• Strive for first call resolution and follow through with a sense of urgency.

• Maintain department inboxes and other items as designated by call center leadership, and ensure items are completed within Excel Fitness standards. 

• May participate in training of call new center employees.

• Help oversee the cleanliness of the call center.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of previous Call Center experience preferred.

• HS diploma or equivalent required and must be at least 18 years old.

• Successful completion of the Call Center training program within 90 days of hire required.

• Proven ability to efficiently utilize system applications to assist with all member inquiries, process member account transactions and provide research and resolution for member concerns.

• Proficient verbal and written skills to effectively communicate.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other related applications.

• Ability to exercise excellent judgement and guide others clearly and effectively.

• Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are essential elements of this position when working with internal and external customers.

• Punctuality, reliability, patience, and a strong willingness to go above and beyond.

Benefits & Perks:

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay

• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources

• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

Other Details:

• Supervisory Responsibility: There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.

• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role regularly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit, talk and hear; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a nonexempt position. A nonexempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. The anticipated work schedule for this position will be set during normal Call Center hours of operation and determined by business need. Full-Time employees are ones that regularly work at least 30 hours per week. Part-Time employees are ones that regularly work 29 hours per week or less. Availability of Full-Time and Part-Time positions are dependent on business need.

• Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

• EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

6959 Nexus CT, Fayetteville, NC 28314

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses.  The CAP RN 1 is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. 

As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment.

• Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire.  

• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed.

• Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.

• Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.

• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

• Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record

• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

• Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.

• Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.

• Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety.

• Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

• Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

• Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling.

• Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.

• Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned.

• Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

• Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.

• Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.  Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.  This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.  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.

• Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

• May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION:

• Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following:

  •  Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus

  •  Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus

  • Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Current appropriate state licensure.

• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years.
• Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).
• Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred).
• Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees.
• Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification.
• Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.
• Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies.
• Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required.

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.

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.

Position: Member Services Representative - Front Desk

Reports to: General Manager (GM)/ Assistant Manager (AM) / Shift Lead

Department: Operations

Purpose: Help promote our Judgement Free Zone, by representing our core values and adhering to our business drivers during each scheduled shift. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform to your best abilities during your assigned work shift.

• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.

• Ensure that all proper training has been completed in order to operate safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and holding up to Excel Standard.

• Perform club inspections, complete assigned cleaning or associated tasks along with re-inspecting said tasks.

• Process and Review Daily Club Activity Paperwork and file in appropriate folders.

• Audit and Balance Cash Drawers on a daily basis.

• Update and Review Daily Club Reports and complete any corresponding Data Entry Documents

• Maintain and clean the Front entrance to provide customers with a clean, presentable, and welcoming environment

• Adhere to company’s policies and guidelines and address any minor infractions.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all members

• Communicate with members and a create a high level of customer service.

• Stocking all retail and promotional items for following shift.

• Perform daily club inspections, complete assigned cleaning sections.

• Understand and adhere to company standards, audit daily paperwork, and help resolve any day-to-day customer issues.

• Audit club inventory and communicate with GM, AM and Shift Lead on recommendations of inventory orders.

• Staying up to date on all required certifications and training courses.

• Communicating with, promoting, touring, and assisting prospects and potential members

• Assisting General Manager and Assistant Manager with club promotions, training, and implementation of any operational strategies

• Ensuring Facility complies with all state and federal laws and insurance requirements

• Operating and Assisting applicable members with use of Tanning, hydro, and Total Body Enhancement Equipment and making sure all applicable paperwork and procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Familiar with Excel mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements

• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.

• Must be team oriented, motivated and well organized.

Benefits & Perks:

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay

• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources

• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

Other Details:

• Work Environment: This job operates in a fitness club environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. The noise level in the club environment may be loud on a regular basis.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time OR part-time, non-exempt position. A non-exempt employee is one who is entitled to the minimum wage and/or overtime pay protections of the FLSA. Days and hours of work can be expected to be between 1-40 hours a week. Club hours vary per location. These hours are subject to change at any time dependent on business needs.

• EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Works with the Facility Manager, facility staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with policies, procedures and training.  Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assists with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal compliance. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALITY:

• Responsible for supporting and driving quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.
• Assists with implementing quality goals and develops facility specific action plans to achieve quality standards.
• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the quality goals, by working with management to ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Assists with implementing appropriate training according to policy; ensure ongoing compliance with all risk management initiatives.
• Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
• Ensures all Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other administrative and operational records.
• Complies with all data collections and auditing activities.
• Maintains facility environmental integrity, including safety.

PATIENT RELATED:

• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge.
• May confer with patients prior to the procedure to obtain necessary medical history, discuss procedure and answer questions, as well as, performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
• Ensures patients and patient's families are educated regarding post procedure care of vascular access.
• Acts as a resource for the staff to address patient concerns and questions.
• Ensures patient's procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized efficiently.
• As needed, assist with patient workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring pre, intra and post procedure.
• Identifies and communicates patient related issues to the Facility Manager.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments from admission to discharge.
• Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions, delivery to appropriate labs, reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.
• Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation and must maintain competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiate CPR and emergency measures as needed.
• Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with, company, federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSICIANS:

• Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians on an as needed basis.
• Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings.
• Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
• Works with the physicians and staff to ensure possession of all necessary instruments and equipment.

MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL

• Ensures appropriate operation of facility equipment and technology, including but not limited, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers.
• Ensures the inspection of all facility equipment on a regular basis.  Report any malfunctions or maintenance issues immediately.
• Ensures the inspection of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and inspect the physical structure of the facility.
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the entire vascular access facility at all times.
• Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to company Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Participates in cost control initiatives.  Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the formularies.
• Assists in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility as directed to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Initiates, documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attend meetings as required.
• Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control and checking for expired medications, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
• Oversees maintenance of usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal.  Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. 
• Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient.   Performs chart audits on a regular basis.
• Along with Facility Manager, coordinates the annual medical testing and competency testing for all facility staff.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.
• Verifies records for all implanted devices are completed accurately, timely and maintained according to records management guidelines.
• Coordinates the collection and forwarding of all vendor invoices to the accounting department.
• Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager or at the direction of management.
• Ensure nurses' progress notes are accurate and complete.
• Acts as the Patient Safety Officer and conducts quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.
• 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 an 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 travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
• 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.

SUPERVISION:

• May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of direct patient care staff.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced Degree desirable
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:           

• 6 - 8 years' related experience.
• 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience.
• Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary.  Experience with Medical database software.
• Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification

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.

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.