Full-Time

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Posted on 11/1/2024

DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Entry

Orlando, FL, 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
  • You might also have experience in the follow 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)
  • 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. For our teammates who work to support in-patient treatments in hospital or healthcare systems, there may be additional booster requirements prior to providing patient care services.
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 educational resources to help them manage their kidney health. DaVita's services include dialysis treatment, kidney health education, and dietary guidance, all aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. What sets DaVita apart from its competitors is its focus on value-based care and patient-centric approaches, using clinical metrics to enhance treatment effectiveness. The goal of DaVita is to transform kidney care by offering holistic and equitable services, ultimately building a supportive healthcare community for those affected by kidney disease.

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 allows DaVita to offer remote monitoring and consultations.
  • AI integration in dialysis treatment enhances clinical metrics and patient care.
  • Value-based care models align with DaVita's focus on patient outcomes, boosting competitive advantage.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotechnology companies like eGenesis threatens DaVita's dialysis model.
  • Recent $34 million settlement for kickback violations poses legal and compliance risks.
  • Leadership changes may lead to strategic shifts affecting operations and employee morale.

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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