Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the complete ongoing care of dialysis patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility dialysis den, including troubleshooting, coordinating care with SNF staff, patient education, and supervising Dialysis Technicians to meet clinical outcomes and efficiency goals.
Job description
What you can expect
- Take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure dialysis treatment stays on track
- Troubleshoot and make sound decisions for patients related to dialysis treatment and occasionally partner with SNF staff to coordinate care
- Conduct impactful and meaningful education to patients and their families in the SNF setting
- Independently demonstrate best practice techniques and deliver optimal dialysis care
- Supervise Dialysis Technicians tasked with delivering tandem care to meet capacity and efficiency goals
- Meet and/or exceed clinical outcomes while multitasking to meet the needs of the service, patients, and SNF partners
- Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting, applying core nursing skills to assess, diagnose, and implement complete care plans
You must have
- Previous Chronic Hemodialysis, Acute Dialysis and/or Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 12 months' of RN experience
- Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves)
- Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
Requirements
- Previous Chronic Hemodialysis, Acute Dialysis and/or Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 12 months' of RN experience
- Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
- Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background (preferred)
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) (preferred)
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Training
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 100+ CEU Courses
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.