Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a self‑motivated, organized individual who is passionate about patient care and excited for the opportunity to independently manage their cases with confidence and accountability. As a Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (PD Nurse), you will provide education on Peritoneal Dialysis to patients and their caregivers in a clinical setting, allowing them to dialyze from home. You will have responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their treatment stays on track.

• Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting.
• Apply core nursing skills to assess, diagnose, and implement complete care plans, and manage patients as a case manager.
• Empower patients by teaching them to administer their own dialysis and to take control of their health.
• Train patients over time, witnessing their transformation from feeling sick and afraid to strong, independent individuals able to do daily activities they love.
• Wear many hats:
  Nurse, Coach, Leader.
• Work independently while building deep relationships with patients, support systems, and care partners.

• Typically an 8‑hour day Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays off.
• Flexibility to manage your own cases and own your own schedule.
• Scheduled home visits and on‑call shifts vary by program and are compensated accordingly.

• Clear, competitive career progression for a lifetime nursing career.
• For those new to dialysis, 9‑12 week paid training and support to become a nephrology nurse.
• Annual $3,000 tuition reimbursement and potential $25,000 scholarship opportunity; CNN and CDN certification reimbursement; 100+ CEU courses at no cost.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, family resources, mental health resources, backup child and elder care, and more.

• Dialysis experience.
• Willingness to obtain Nevada RN license.
• Willingness to travel across the division from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance in state of residence.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; a three‑year diploma from an accredited diploma program may substitute for a nursing degree.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.

• Previous Chronic Hemodialysis, Acute Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), or Home Hemodialysis (HHD) nursing experience.
• Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background.
• Previous case management experience.
• Familiarity with, or excitement to learn about, telehealth technologies.
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN), Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN).

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.