Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is hiring a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis center team. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
Job description
About the Role
DaVita is hiring a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis center team. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate ESRD patient care and services (trend lab values, track metrics on vital signs, weight, outcome management, etc.)
- Ensure you and your clinical team are delivering the highest level of care to patients by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting
- Be a central part of a small interdisciplinary team of clinicians
- Deliver care to patients dealing with multiple co-morbidities requiring unique treatment plans
- Oversee a group of patients with the support of PCTs to conduct patient observations, measuring stats and machine set up
What to Expect
- Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic
- Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training
- You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Current CPR certification required
- At least 18 months of registered nursing experience
- Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted
- Completed training approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system
- Willingness, desire, and ability to supervise required
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) preferred
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Retirement Plans
- Hospital Care Plans
- Paid Training
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- PTO Cash Out
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Options
- Critical Care Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
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.