Renal Nurse - Educator
Clinical Management Consultants
Gaithersburg, MD 20883
Posted 11 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Renal Nurse Educator
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Renal Nurse Educatorin Maryland. The award winning hospital is searching for a Dialysis Team Leaderto join their highly trained, friendly, and compassionate team.
As the only health care provider in Maryland to receivethe Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Awardfrom the Alliance for Workplace Excellence every year since 1999, this short term acute care hospital provides high quality care to patients in the surrounding areas. The non-profit health care system is continuously advancing as a forward-thinking health system committed to helping its community members address their individual needs and goals to achieve a better quality of life. The Renal Nurse Educatorwill be joining a hardworking team of professionals to maintain the system's highly regarded rank.
The Renal Nurse Educator will help advancethe practice of nephrology nursing by providing clinical teaching and supervision to all Dialysis Unit Staff. This role will also direct and provide staff development, including training, testing, and orientation. The Dialysis Team Leader will report to the Nursing Director of Dialysis. This individual will collaborate with other health care providers to manage, support, and coordinate the care of acute and critically ill patients.
Among other responsibilities, the Renal Nurse Educator will have the knowledge of all applicable regulations governing End Stage Renal Disease and Dialysis (ESRD) with proven success in managing and improving ESRD clinical outcome.
Qualifications:
- Current RN licensurein Maryland
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience
- National certification in clinical specialty required (Nephrology); OR must be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
- AHA BLS required
- Teaching experience preferred
The facility is a short drive to Washington DC and the area has a lot to offer! From shopping, concerts, museums, art, to local restaurants, and theaters there is something for everyone!
The health care organization is eager and excited to welcome the new team member and will offer a competitive salary and generous benefits to the ideal candidate. Apply today to make a significant difference and join a reputable organization!