Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. DaVita – which is Italian for "giving life" – is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice. No Dialysis experience is required. Training may take place in a facility or a training facility other than your assigned home facility. Potential to float to various facilities during and after your training. You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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. You will work with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment.

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
Successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test

Nice To Haves

No Dialysis experience is required.
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

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.