Kidney Smart Educator (Bilingual)

DaVita Kidney Care

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Kidney Smart Educator and Local Coordinator to serve patients, families, and clinical teams across the Westside Division and Greater Phoenix area. The role 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. As Local Coordinator, the position provides administrative and operational support to Kidney Smart Educators across the Westside Division. This includes coordinating class schedules, managing physician referral intake, conducting patient outreach and scheduling, and tracking post-class outcomes. The position is full-time, based in Glendale, Arizona, and serves the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, with flexible daytime hours Monday through Friday and up to 20% travel within the assigned local territory.

Requirements

Active clinical credential or license, such as CCHT, LPN, LVN, RN, or equivalent clinical licensure.
Exceptional public speaking, teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, with 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 in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Deliver instructor-led Kidney Smart curriculum classes in person at local facilities and partner clinics, virtually, and by telephone.
Educate patients and families on kidney health, disease management, lifestyle adjustments, and treatment options including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, in-center hemodialysis, and transplant.
Build collaborative relationships with local nephrologists, clinical practices, and dialysis care teams to expand patient access to education.
Serve as the central point of contact for the Westside Division Kidney Smart team and assist 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; conduct 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, and 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 and complimentary access to Headspace.
Access to DaVita Ladders, tuition and education assistance, RISE onboarding, and on-demand leadership courses through StarLearning.