Kidney Smart Educator (Bilingual)

DAVITA•Gilbert, AZ

5d•$23 - $31

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. This full-time, dual-role position combines chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient education with regional administrative and operational coordination. The educator leads in-person, virtual, and telephonic classes that help patients and caregivers understand kidney function, disease progression, diet and medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and renal replacement options, including home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, kidney transplant, and conservative care. As Local Coordinator, the role provides administrative and operational support to Kidney Smart Educators across the Westside Division. This includes coordinating class schedules and educator coverage, managing physician referrals and patient recommendations, conducting outreach and enrollment, arranging class venues, following up after classes, tracking attendance and outcomes, and ensuring alignment with national Kidney Smart operational standards. The position 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 Monday through Friday with flexible daytime hours.

Requirements

An active clinical credential or license is required, 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 organizational ability 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 English and Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

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, CKD progression and management, lifestyle adjustments, diet and medication management, and treatment options including peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, in-center hemodialysis, kidney transplant, and conservative care.
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 support the Division Lead and field operations.
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 scheduling.
Conduct post-class follow-up, track attendance and other outcomes, 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 for 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.
Tuition and education assistance.
Access to DaVita Ladders, RISE onboarding, and on-demand leadership courses through StarLearning.