Care Manager-RN
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Responsible and accountable for the ongoing daily clinical
activity of the hemodialysis unit, including all aspects of patient
care for chronic and AKI dialysis patients. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and coordinates scheduling and daily care of patients to
include assignment of staff providing direct patient care as
needed. Coordinates monthly clinical assessment and care planning
of each patient, preparing for and participating in monthly
interdisciplinary team meetings as per CMS guidelines. Facilitates
interdepartmental collaboration by continual interdisciplinary team
communication, i.e., nurse manager, social workers, dietitian,
nephrologist, and Nurse Practitioners. Monitors and coordinates
access related surgical services and medical imaging. Participates
in the development and coordination of the care delivery model, and
the development of the Dialysis department nursing goals. Assures
continuum of care through coordination and transfer of information
through ongoing networking/communication with med-surg units,
critical care, and emergency dept., physicians offices, other
dialysis units, and outside agencies as needed. Manages, in
collaboration with Nephrologists, quality outcomes of Anemia
Management, Bone Management, and Iron Management programs. Actively
participates in performance improvement activities, identifies
performance improvement needs and contributes to data collection.
Consistently models attitude of continuous improvement. Acts as a
role model and clinical resource to staff; demonstrates positive
leadership within department/unit/hospital. Ensures that lines of
communication between staff, management and physicians are open,
and relays appropriate information in a timely fashion. Actively
participates in Dialysis Dept. committee meetings. Serves as a
resource to managers, staff physicians and others in communication
of program goals and objectives. Effectively uses resources as
evidenced by inventory control and pursues more efficient
staff/scheduling yet assuring appropriate quality care. Performs
any other duties as assigned EXPERIENCE: 2 years of acute care
experience required, 1-2 years of dialysis experience preferred
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current NYS RN License BLS Certification
OTHER: Nephrology Nursing Certification preferred
Keywords: WMCHealth, Albany , Care Manager-RN, Healthcare , Kingston, New York
