Licensed Practical Nurse

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. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.

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.

Hospital-Based Hemodialysis Team

We are growing our inpatient dialysis program and seeking experienced LPNs to join a structured, team-based care model focused on safe, high-quality hemodialysis delivery.

This role is designed for LPNs who prefer full-day clinical shifts and value consistency without on-call obligations.

Position Overview

The LPN will provide hemodialysis treatment in hospital settings under the supervision of a full-spectrum RN team. This role focuses on direct treatment delivery, patient monitoring, and dialysis workflow support within defined licensure parameters.

This is not a solo-provider position. LPNs will never be assigned independent hospital coverage or on-call responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient hemodialysis treatments

• Monitor patients during dialysis and report clinical changes

• Support setup and takedown of CKRT and PD therapies (as trained)

• Collaborate with RN team for escalation or complex care needs

• Document care accurately and timely

• Support safe dialysis workflow and equipment handling

What This Role Does Not Include

• Independent hospital coverage

• On-call shifts

• CKRT primary management

• Apheresis

• Sole clinical authority for acute dialysis services

Schedule & Structure

• Full-day clinical shifts

• No routine on-call requirement

• Team-based staffing model

• Defined supervision and escalation pathways

This position is ideal for LPNs who:

• Prefer structured long shifts

• Thrive in collaborative environments

• Want acute care exposure without call burden

• Value clear scope boundaries

Qualifications

• Active LPN license (state-specific)

• Dialysis experience preferred

• Acute care experience a plus

• Strong assessment and communication skills

• Ability to function within a team-based acute care model

Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

Why Join This Team

Our inpatient dialysis program is built on:

• Practicing at top of license

• Clear role definition

• Sustainable workload distribution

• Strong RN leadership and clinical oversight

We believe team clarity improves patient safety and staff well-being.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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