Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care

19h • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care in an outpatient dialysis center. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families who are dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease, by delivering empathetic and compassionate care. DaVita, which means "giving life," is committed to being the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice, focusing on quality service. No prior dialysis experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided, which may take place in a facility or training clinic different from the assigned home clinic. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Teammates are expected to build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting, working as part of a supportive team. The role involves delivering care to patients who often have multiple co-morbidities, necessitating unique treatment plans and the application of a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment. DaVita is recognized as a clinical leader, with a high percentage of its facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in key performance programs. Teammates are expected to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives. DaVita is a comprehensive kidney care provider dedicated to transforming care to enhance the quality of life for patients globally, having been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for over 20 years. The company strives to increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage of their kidney health journey, from slowing disease progression to streamlining transplant processes, and providing acute hospital care to home dialysis. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients across 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and an additional 346 centers in 11 other countries worldwide.

Requirements

• Current LPN-LVN license in the state of practice required
• Current CPR certification required
• IV certification required if required by state regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
• Functional proficiency in computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

• BONENT or CHT certification preferred or as required by state regulation
• Minimum of one year's experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Give life in an outpatient dialysis center
• Make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease
• Deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way
• Build meaningful and long term relationships with patients and their family in an intimate outpatient setting
• Be a part of a team that supports and relies on each other in a positive environment
• Deliver care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge
• Work with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment
• Commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more
• Paid training
• Competitive total rewards package
• Healthcare coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED