Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
Job description
Hospital-Based Hemodialysis Team
We are growing our inpatient dialysis program and seeking experienced LPNs to join a structured, team-based care model focused on safe, high-quality hemodialysis delivery. This role is designed for LPNs who prefer full-day clinical shifts and value consistency without on-call obligations.
Position Overview
The LPN will provide hemodialysis treatment in hospital settings under the supervision of a full-spectrum RN team. This role focuses on direct treatment delivery, patient monitoring, and dialysis workflow support within defined licensure parameters. This is not a solo-provider position. LPNs will never be assigned independent hospital coverage or on-call responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Deliver inpatient hemodialysis treatments
- Monitor patients during dialysis and report clinical changes
- Support setup and takedown of CKRT and PD therapies (as trained)
- Collaborate with RN team for escalation or complex care needs
- Document care accurately and timely
- Support safe dialysis workflow and equipment handling
What This Role Does Not Include
- Independent hospital coverage
- On-call shifts
- CKRT primary management
- Apheresis
- Sole clinical authority for acute dialysis services
Schedule & Structure
- Full-day clinical shifts
- No routine on-call requirement
- Team-based staffing model
- Defined supervision and escalation pathways
Qualifications
- Active LPN license (state-specific)
- Dialysis experience preferred
- Acute care experience a plus
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Ability to function within a team-based acute care model
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Requirements
- Active LPN license (state-specific)
- Dialysis experience preferred
- Acute care experience a plus
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Ability to function within a team-based acute care model
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Healthcare Coverage
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.