Kidney Smart Educator

DaVita • Ridgewood, NY

23d

About The Position

Kidney Smart Educators deliver DaVita’s no-cost chronic kidney disease (CKD) education program, helping participants make informed choices regardless of where they may eventually start dialysis or their provider, payor, or employment status. Educators are warm, welcoming ambassadors for the program and promote it when opportunities arise. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role that travels to DaVita Dialysis clinics within the region. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 7 a.m.–4 p.m., with flexibility.

Educators lead classes using the current approved Kidney Smart curriculum, explain complex health concepts in accessible language, and help participants understand dialysis modalities, including transplant, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (PD), and home hemodialysis (HHD). They also handle class planning, scheduling, records, follow-up, compliance, and program communications. When applicable, they assist regional and divisional leaders with physician outreach.

Applicants must be DaVita teammates and clinically licensed or certified healthcare professionals, and must provide proof of licensure or certification upon onboarding. Clinical experience is required; kidney-care experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Must be a DaVita teammate.
• Must be a clinically licensed or certified healthcare professional.
• Must provide proof of clinical licensure or certification upon onboarding as a Kidney Smart educator; proof may be provided as a hard copy or confirmed verbally by the direct manager who hired the teammate.
• Clinical experience is required.
• Ability to use a laptop and projector.
• Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule, Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 7 a.m.–4 p.m., with flexibility.
• Ability to travel to DaVita Dialysis clinics within the region.

Nice To Haves

• Kidney-care clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Kidney Smart education in a classroom environment, engaging the community around actions that can improve health outcomes for people with CKD.
• Explain complex health concepts in an easy-to-understand manner using the most recently approved Kidney Smart curriculum and educator guide.
• Support participants who may have hearing, sight, or mobility challenges.
• Follow Kidney Smart Program Requirements, the compliance policy, and the Educator Resource Manual to maintain program safety and compliance.
• Review, teach, and answer questions about dialysis modality options, including transplant, hemodialysis, PD, and HHD.
• Complete all training courses related to Kidney Smart compliance and operations.
• Use only the most recently approved Kidney Smart curriculum, support materials, and educator guide.
• Plan class locations with participant convenience, accessibility, and available technology in mind, where applicable.
• Plan class dates and times to maximize efficiency and reach, where applicable.
• Schedule classes through the Kidney Smart scheduling system, where applicable.
• Use a laptop and projector as needed.
• Hold classes in approved, compliant venues in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Submit class attendance forms to the KS Local Coordinator within 48 hours after each class.
• Remind participants about scheduled classes and provide post-class follow-up, where applicable.
• Stay current on Kidney Smart communications and implement process and program changes.
• Read Newsflash communications and attend scheduled WebEx meetings and local KS calls.
• When applicable, assist regional and divisional leadership with physician outreach, including presentations of class content, clinical impact metrics, and recommendation processes to nephrology practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed