Full-Time

Registered Nurse

Posted on 11/22/2024

DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Mokena, IL, USA + 5 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Woodridge, IL, USA | Orland Park, IL, USA | Oak Park, IL, USA | Oak Lawn, IL, USA

Multiple locations in Illinois including Chicago, New Lenox, Palos Park, Woodridge, and Chicago Ridge.

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
  • You might also have experience in the following that can be helpful but not required
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience
  • Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
  • This position also requires successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test, accommodation may be provided
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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion enhances remote consultations and monitoring for CKD and ESRD patients.
  • AI integration enables predictive analytics and personalized treatment plans for kidney care.
  • Wearable health technology offers real-time monitoring and data collection for patient management.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotech firms like eGenesis threatens DaVita's dialysis model.
  • Recent $34 million settlement for kickback violations poses legal and compliance risks.
  • New Chief People Officer may lead to strategic HR shifts affecting employee satisfaction.

What makes DaVita unique

  • DaVita specializes in comprehensive kidney care services for CKD and ESRD patients.
  • The company focuses on value-based, patient-centric care to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
  • DaVita offers educational resources like Kidney Smart classes for proactive kidney health management.

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