Dialysis Nurse Educator

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top‑notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, weekends off and a positive, mission‑driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver‑to‑patient ratio than other providers. The Dialysis Nurse Educator (RN) provides initial and ongoing professional training and education for facility staff. Schedule: Part‑time, 24 hours/week @ three 8‑hour days. This position will supplement our current Nurse Educator and provide education in‑center as well in the acute dialysis environment. Compensation: Pay range from $35‑$40 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. Benefits New Educator Training Class (four days of professional education, virtual or in‑person) Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Life insurance provided at no additional expense to employee Paid time off (PTO) including holidays Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent Employee assistance program Wellness program Among others Responsibilities Support and guidance from corporate clinical team Develop unit‑specific policies and procedures with guidance from medical director and clinic manager Lead classroom theory training for patient care staff new to dialysis Verify new staff competencies before assigning additional independent tasks Oversee preceptor program and report progress Educate staff on new and existing clinic policies and procedures Provide instruction to patient care team to correct deficiencies identified during federal or state surveys Assign and monitor completion of new‑hire and annual online education modules within established deadlines Administer annual competency testing of all patient care staff, and if needed, provide additional training to those not meeting requirements Audit medical records, infection control and regulatory compliance annually and develop a corrective plan for any deficiencies Monitor and track licensure and certifications for all disciplines Ensure any non-certified PCTs test for certification within 12 months of hire Coordinate or facilitate CPR certification classes Qualifications Excellent communication and teaching skills Demonstrated clinical excellence Strong leadership skills Desire to collaborate with care teams and across disciplines Ability to problem solve Education/Training: Accredited nursing degree required (BSN, AA, RN diploma) Two years’ dialysis experience required, with six months’ experience as a charge nurse preferred Current TN Registered Nurse license Current CPR/AED certification DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer‑Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr