Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) PRN

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jacksonville, FL

About the position

The Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) position at North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is a vital role focused on providing specialized care to patients undergoing renal replacement therapy. This position is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to superior patient care in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. The role involves performing patient assessments, administering dialysis treatments, and educating patients and staff about treatment plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Demonstrate competent skills to perform renal replacement therapy treatments per nephrologist orders.
• Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments.
• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy.
• Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.
• Provides education to the clinical staff as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing.
• At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty OR Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) certification.
• Current BLS required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate dialysis machines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced therapeutic technologies such as augmented-reality balance training and therapy bionics.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment