Full-Time

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Posted on 11/27/2024

DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Lithonia, GA, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice;
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
  • Dialysis Experience IS Required.
  • You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday
  • Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
  • DaVita requires teammates to comply with Federal and State requirements related to vaccination against Covid-19. This includes being up to date with vaccinations or having a qualified exemption.
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.
  • Oversee a group of patients with the support of PCTs to conduct patient observations, measuring stats and machine set up.
  • You will work with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment.
  • Specialty in multiple renal therapies. Acute (inpatient) RNs may deliver nephrology care through Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Apheresis.
  • Work daily in a hospital setting. Deliver dialysis to patients at a contracted healthcare system, and become an integral part of both the hospital and DaVita team.
  • As an Acute (Inpatient) Dialysis Nurse you’ll provide specialty nephrology care within a variety of settings (ICU, CCU, ED and more).
  • Provide lifesaving care during regularly scheduled and on-call shifts. Schedules vary by hospital system. For this role expect to know your weekly schedule in advance, but your daily schedule may change depending on patient needs.

DaVita provides specialized kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The company operates a network of dialysis centers where patients receive treatment, along with offering educational resources and dietary guidance to help manage their kidney health. DaVita's approach is centered around value-based care, which means they focus on improving patient outcomes while also aiming to reduce healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, DaVita emphasizes a patient-centric model that uses clinical metrics to track treatment effectiveness and enhance care. The goal of DaVita is to transform kidney care by providing holistic and equitable services, ultimately fostering a healthier community.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1979

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion can enhance DaVita's patient access and chronic disease management.
  • Wearable health technology integration can improve real-time patient monitoring and outcomes.
  • AI utilization can personalize treatment plans and predict disease progression for better outcomes.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotechnology firms like eGenesis threatens DaVita's dialysis model.
  • Legal issues, such as the $34 million kickback settlement, pose reputational and financial risks.
  • Leadership changes may lead to strategic shifts impacting operations and employee morale.

What makes DaVita unique

  • DaVita focuses on value-based, patient-centric kidney care services.
  • The company offers integrated care programs to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
  • DaVita provides educational resources like Kidney Smart classes for proactive kidney health management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Family Planning Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Pet Insurance

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