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ANNA Capitol Chapter is a nonprofit organization created to foster the development of registered nurses practicing in Nephrology, transplantation and related therapies in the Washington DC metropolitan area
ANNA Capitol Chapter is a nonprofit organization created to foster the development of registered nurses practicing in Nephrology, transplantation and related therapies in the Washington DC metropolitan area

Posted: 2/1/07

Clinical Field Educator - Chronic Renal Therapies

Contact: Anna Vargo, President Vargo Medical Recruiting,send resume directly to anna@vargorecruiting.com or send resume through website: www.vargorecruiting.com. Please respond as soon as possible as there is an immediate need in your area.

If you are not currently in the market for this type of opportunity, we offer referral bonuses if your referral is hired.

Territory Location: NC/SC/or VA - Candidate can live in any location but must be close to a major airport

This phenomenal company develops and markets renal products that have block buster potential in the acute and home hemodialysis market. This new product has proven that it improves the quality of life for patients on dialysis. Their new product was cleared by the FDA over one year ago and it is currently available in the US. The company is currently expanding its sales force and clinical team to keep up with the market demand. The opportunity to participate in launching a technology that can build a new market can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Job Requirements:

  • Current RN licensure
  • B.S. preferred
  • 5 Years experience in dialysis preferably in all areas (acute, chronic, PD)
  • CNN
  • Self-Starter and Enthusiastic to relay new therapy concept ( much more than just equipment education) to chronic dialysis market - may also educate in acute arena!
  • Willing to travel (Will be required in position. Must be able to travel 80-90%)
  • Live within 30-45 minutes of major airport
  • Outcomes oriented (customer, patient), company Team player (internal and external) with strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, understand, and apply skills to meet clinical and business objectives
  • Time management, organizational skills for multiple projects and travel schedule
  • Home Health training or home hemodialysis patient training is helpful, but not mandatory
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand for 4 hour presentations, sit and bend knees for travel 5-6 hours in a car or plane
  • Ability to travel to and from customer site locations
  • Results-oriented
  • Computer literate

Compensation: 70-85K base (experience will determine the base)
Benefits:
All Expenses Paid
$350/month Car Allowance (plus government rate)
Medical/Dental and much more!

Clinical Educator Chronic Therapies

Summary: This position's key responsibilities are to provide clinical leadership, education and support to provider organizations (hospitals and dialysis clinics) demonstrating interest in company therapies. Focus will be on successful program introduction, growth and continuous improvement in practices and patient outcomes. Position will provide information to physicians to support prescription and method selection. Position also provides consultation with nursing for operator training and clinical considerations associated with the therapy (e.g., access, monitoring, nutrition, and medications) based on company clinical experience. Position will also contribute to the continuous improvement of company education and support materials. Position will be assigned primary responsibility for specific hospitals and/or dialysis clinics working with company, and will work as an integral part of an account planning and support team. Position will be expected to maintain clinical competency and licensure. Positions are available to support acute (critical care) and chronic applications.

Specific Duties:

  • Provide clinical education tools to facility to train the trainer.
  • Initiate quality improvement plan. Plan and implement regional educational sessions as necessary (basic, advanced) for nurses and patients.
  • Provide assistance to programs training home patients transferring from home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis as needed.
  • Provide support and assistance in the development of new programs (organization, quality tracking, systems, processes)
  • Work collaboratively with all members of company team to ensure growth and utilization of the product.
  • Work collaboratively with area and regional account executive to develop strategic account planning and targeting; to ensure teamwork and proper allocation of nursing resources. Maintain clinical competency through nephrology literature, meetings, products and services and their clinical application.
  • Other responsibilities, as assigned.

If you have additional questions, please contact Anna Vargo directly: 614-798-0199.

Vargo Questionnaire Clinical Educator Position



Nephrology Nurse

Here is a career opportunity sent by Debbie Brouwer. Debbie has served on the KDOQI vascular access task force. She did a "Cannula Camp" workshop for the 2005 fall meeting and our May Cap. Chap. meeting this year.

Looking for a nephrology nurse to join the Renal Solutions Clinical Team. The position is a train the trainer role for both acute and home hemodialysis using the Allient Sorbent Hemodialysis System. The nurse would work from home when not traveling to clinical trial sites or acute customer locations. I am looking for someone with good clinical skills that likes to teach others how to use dialysis equipment. The DC, Virginia or Baltimore area is the target location for the nurse to live and they would travel mainly to sites around their home area.
The website for Renal Solutions is www.renalsolutionsinc.com

e-mail address to forward a CV or resume is debbie.brouwer@renalsolutionsinc.com

Office # is 724-772-6900 Ext 106.

Debbie Brouwer RN CNN
Director, Therapeutic & Clinical Programs
Renal Solutions Inc."


 

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