RN Dialysis Education Specialist – Onsite Across Tidewater

ChenMed; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is hiring a Patient Educator, Specialty (RN) to collaborate with clinicians and leaders in delivering disease education and improving patient engagement. The role focuses on nursing education, care coordination, and quality improvement for a specialized patient group.

The position requires an active RN license, dialysis experience, BLS, and strong teaching skills. This is an on-site, full-time role across Tidewater offices with travel up to 40% and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required; Nursing Compact license preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ dialysis experience.
• Teaching/training experience required (clinical or patient education).
• Experience working with geriatric patients highly desirable.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or similar nursing certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides chronic disease education relative to quality care for a specific patient population. Coordinates care between primary care physicians, community specialists and vendor services.
• Monitors chronic disease program performance across multiple medical centers and identifies gaps to improve outcomes.
• Assists with developing quality improvement strategies and disease education management.
• Educates patients and families by considering cultural, language, and readiness factors to learn.
• Documents patient care services in charts and department records per policies and regulations.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Nursing education expertise

Patient education

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (active)

Dialysis experience (3+ years)

BLS certification

CNE or equivalent certification a plus

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook

Job description

ChenMed is hiring a Patient Educator, Specialty (RN) to collaborate with clinicians and leaders in delivering disease education and improving patient engagement. The role focuses on nursing education, care coordination, and quality improvement for a specialized patient group.

The position requires an active RN license, dialysis experience, BLS, and strong teaching skills. This is an on-site, full-time role across Tidewater offices with travel up to 40% and comprehensive benefits.