Dialysis Nurse Educator
$107,120–$117,062 year
On-siteElmsford, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop unit-specific policies and procedures with guidance from the medical director and clinic manager. Lead classroom theory training for patient care staff new to dialysis and verify new staff competencies before assigning additional independent tasks. Oversee the preceptor program, report progress, and educate staff on new and existing clinic policies. Provide instruction to the patient care team to correct deficiencies identified during federal or state surveys. Assign and monitor completion of new-hire and annual online education modules, administer annual competency testing, and audit medical records, infection control, and regulatory compliance annually. Monitor and track licensure and certifications for all disciplines, ensuring non-certified PCTs test within 12 months of hire. Coordinate CPR certification classes and provide additional training to staff not meeting requirements.
Required 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
- Accredited nursing degree (BSN, AA, RN diploma)
- Two years' dialysis experience
- Current NY Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/AED certification
Desired Qualifications
- Six months' experience as a charge nurse
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