Acute Dialysis RN Educator at Hema-Tec, Inc. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join Hema-Tec, a mission-driven, family-owned company that invests in you. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Acute Dialysis RN Educator to lead clinical education and staff development for our teams serving partner hospitals across the Milwaukee area. This role is a unique opportunity to join a company that believes exceptional patient care begins with exceptional team member care. As our Educator, you will be at the heart of fostering clinical excellence, promoting professional growth, and ensuring our teams deliver the highest standard of care.

Our mission is clear: to empower exceptional team members to change the lives of dialysis patients, one treatment at a time. If you are a leader dedicated to mentoring others and driving quality, we invite you to join our journey.

Your Impact & How You'll Use Your Skill

This role is for the nurse leader who embodies our core values through their dedication to education, clinical expertise, and mentorship.

• Clinical Education & Mentorship: You will be the primary leader for clinical education, designing and implementing training programs for all new hires and existing staff. You will shape the next generation of dialysis experts by developing preceptors, conducting skills assessments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Advanced Clinical Practice & Support: You will maintain your own strong clinical proficiency by providing direct, life-sustaining patient care as needed. Your expertise across all modalities (TPE, CRRT, HD, PD) and equipment will make you a go-to resource and a critical support for daily operations.
• Leadership & Quality Improvement: You will act as a key clinical leader and resource, especially in the absence of the Supervisor. You will use your expertise to help develop clinical policies, participate in quality initiatives, and ensure our teams are always ready for regulatory surveys, thereby building trust and strengthening our reputation with hospital partners.
• Cultivate Your Own Leadership Path: This is more than an educator role; it's a career launchpad. You will not only develop others but also gain deep expertise in clinical strategy, program management, and operational leadership, preparing you for future growth opportunities within Hema-Tec.

A Closer Look at Your Responsibilities

To achieve this impact, you will own a range of critical responsibilities that blend clinical expertise with educational leadership:

• Strategic Educational Leadership: Design, implement, and own the clinical education strategy for our acute dialysis program, from new hire orientation to annual competencies and advanced staff development.
• Mentorship & Development: Guide and develop our team of preceptors, ensuring standardized, high-quality training across all sites while serving as a clinical coach for all team members.
• Quality & Compliance: Track and analyze clinical performance data to identify educational opportunities, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the research and development of clinical policies.
• Hands-On Clinical Support: Maintain your own clinical excellence by providing direct patient care as needed, serving as an expert resource and role model for the team.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Serve as a key clinical leader and liaison, collaborating effectively with hospital partners and ensuring our teams are prepared for regulatory and accreditation surveys.

Schedule, Locations & Team

• Schedule & Availability: This is a full-time role requiring participation in a rotating weekend and holiday coverage schedule, coordinated with the Supervisor, to ensure consistent leadership presence and support for our teams.
• On-Call Responsibilities: You will be available to provide direct patient care and support on-call as needed to ensure complete patient care coverage and operational continuity.
• Locations & Travel: You will travel between our partner hospitals in the Milwaukee and Appleton areas to support our teams.
• Team & Support: You will report directly to the Clinical Director, who is committed to your success.

What You Bring

• Licensure: An active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of RN experience is required. Two or more years of dialysis experience is preferred.
• Certification: Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Core Competencies: A self-starter with demonstrated strengths in assessment, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving. You possess excellent organizational skills and a passion for teaching, mentoring, and leading others.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires a combination of clinical, educational, and administrative work in a dynamic healthcare setting.

• Work Setting: Your work will take place in a hospital environment, involving desk work, computer use, and direct interaction with patients, hospital staff, and physicians. The environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with potential exposure to infectious materials.
• Physical Activity: The role requires prolonged standing and bending. Direct patient care regularly involves heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation.
• Equipment Operation: You must be able to move dialysis machines and related equipment weighing over 200 lbs. and lift chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs. Assistance from team members and material-assist devices is available.

Our Commitment to You

We demonstrate our dedication to our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Financial Wellness: A competitive salary and a company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Growth & Recognition: Abundant opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you are ready to use your skills to elevate the expertise of our clinical teams and make a tangible difference, apply today to start your journey with Hema-Tec.

Our Commitment to a Fair & Dynamic Workplace

At Hema-Tec, Inc., we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, which is why we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA and state fair employment laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact admin@hema-tecinc.com or call 586-231-1423.

We believe a great workplace is built on transparency and mutual understanding. To ensure this clarity, it’s important to note that employment with Hema-Tec, Inc. is 'at-will,' meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

The world of healthcare is always evolving, and our roles adapt to meet our patients' needs. While this job description outlines the essential functions of the role, it is not exhaustive, and management may amend job duties as necessary.