Kidney Smart Educator

DAVITA•Glendale, AZ

23d

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Kidney Smart Educator & Local Coordinator to serve patients, families, and clinical teams across the Westside Division and Greater Phoenix area. This dual-role position combines clinical patient education with regional administrative coordination. The educator leads chronic kidney disease (CKD) classes in person, virtually, and by telephone, helping patients and caregivers understand kidney function, disease progression, diet and medication management, and renal replacement options, including home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, kidney transplant, and conservative care. The local coordinator supports Kidney Smart Educators across the Westside Division by coordinating class schedules, handling physician referral intake, conducting patient outreach and scheduling, and tracking post-class outcomes. The role is based in Glendale, Arizona, serves the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area and Westside Division, and involves up to 20% travel within the assigned local territory. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible daytime hours. An active clinical credential or license is required. Experience in nephrology, dialysis, or chronic disease patient education is preferred, as is bilingual English and Spanish proficiency. DaVita describes its workplace as a community-oriented environment focused on belonging. Teammates may begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Compensation depends on qualifications, clinical skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Active clinical credential or license, such as CCHT, LPN, LVN, RN, or equivalent clinical licensure.
Exceptional public speaking, teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with diverse patient populations.
Demonstrated strength in scheduling, workflow coordination, administrative tracking, and cross-functional team support.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 20% within the assigned Phoenix metropolitan territory.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in nephrology, dialysis, or chronic disease patient education.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Deliver instructor-led Kidney Smart curriculum classes in person at local facilities and partner clinics, as well as virtually and by telephone.
Educate patients and families about kidney health, disease management, lifestyle adjustments, and treatment modalities, including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, in-center hemodialysis, and transplant.
Build collaborative relationships with local nephrologists, clinical practices, and dialysis care teams to expand access to patient education.
Serve as the central point of contact for the Westside Division Kidney Smart team and support the Division Lead and field operations in expanding educational reach.
Coordinate and publish class calendars, manage room and venue logistics, and maintain educator coverage across the division.
Manage intake pipelines for patient recommendations and physician referrals, and conduct direct patient outreach and enrollment.
Conduct post-class follow-up, track attendance metrics, submit required reporting tools, and ensure alignment with national Kidney Smart operational standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Prescription drug coverage.
Virtual physical therapy.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Advanced pay access.
Paid time off accrual, PTO cash-out options, and holiday pay across seven designated company holidays.
Family planning support, including surrogacy, adoption, and fertility assistance.
Paid parental leave through the Little Star program.
Backup child and elder care.
Teammate Assistance Program counseling.
Complimentary access to Headspace.
DaVita Ladders career development.
Tuition and education assistance.
RISE onboarding.
On-demand leadership courses through StarLearning.