Global Nephrology Resident

DaVita Kidney Care

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking an experienced Global Nephrology Registered Nurse to provide care in an outpatient dialysis center for patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. The role builds long-term relationships with patients and their families and works as part of a small interdisciplinary clinical team alongside technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, physicians, and the center manager. Nurses care for patients with complex conditions and multiple comorbidities, using individualized treatment plans and a broad range of nursing skills. The nurse oversees a group of patients, with support from patient care technicians, and conducts patient observations while contributing to treatment and clinical quality goals. Shifts are typically 10–12 hours, three to four days per week; schedules vary by location and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. The final home clinic may be in a different location, and the role may involve floating to other clinics during or after training. A minimum of two years of dialysis RN experience is required for this location.

Requirements

At least two years of dialysis RN experience.
Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited school of nursing; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) or a three-year diploma from an accredited diploma program may be substituted.
Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance in the state of residence.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to be flexible about final home clinic placement and to float to various clinics during and after training.
Excellent communication skills for listening to and communicating with patients and teammates.
Ability and desire to deliver care empathetically and compassionately.
Experience assessing, troubleshooting, and making sound recommendations in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience.
Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) certification.
Previous chronic hemodialysis, acute dialysis, and/or home hemodialysis (HHD) nursing experience.
Training, teaching, or healthcare education background.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to outpatient dialysis patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
Work collaboratively with technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, physicians, and the center manager.
Oversee a group of patients and conduct patient observations with support from patient care technicians.
Assess patients, troubleshoot problems, and make sound recommendations in stressful situations.
Document patient assessments, orders, and care notes in the electronic medical record system.
Contribute to clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives to improve patient health.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Paid dialysis training.
More than 100 CEU courses at no cost.
Career development and learning resources, including THRIVE, DSSL, SPARK, and Gateway.