Dialysis Educator and PD Nurse; RN

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. DCI offers 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 with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

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Dialysis Educator provides initial and ongoing professional training and education for facility staff. Will also serve as a part-time /back-up Home Therapies (PD) Nurse
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Schedule: Fulltime, Monday through Friday; on call as needed

Compensation: Pay range from $40-$46 per hour, depending on dialysis experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability 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
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

• 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
• 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
• Coordinate or facilitate CPR certification classes

• Collaborate with medical team on patient care concerns, hospitalizations, discharges and/or modality changes, etc.
• Coordinate home training sessions, clinic visits, patient care conferences, home visits and all clinical and educational activities to assure efficient and productive use of nursing hours and program facilities
• Monitor patient supply ordering and usage while maintaining quality care
• Communicate regularly regarding home program activities with interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor ongoing patient care parameters
• Perform all registered nurse functions and duties
• Create and maintain appropriate record keeping, patient training and documentation in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI CQI program and the dialysis facility's policies and procedures

• Excellent communication skills and a desire to teach
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Strong leadership skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

• Accredited nursing degree required (BSN, AA, RN diploma)
• Two years’ dialysis experience required, with six months’ experience as a charge nurse preferred
• Current GA RN license
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.

We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn…