209 NC Hwy 111 S, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27534-9253, United States of America

　　Patient Educator / Modality Educator Job Description:

　　*Must be willing to travel within Goldsboro/Wilson and surrounding areas.

　　Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients cope with the effects of kidney disease. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. This position will help teach and educate patients, physicians, and teammates on CKD and ESRD modality options including lifestyle benefits, challenges, techniques and alternatives within a vision or group.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork with on-site licensed social workers and dietitians to identify and educate potential and existing patients on specific modalityImplement and coordinate CKD and ESRD modality options program as neededTrack and report patients contacted and individual patient statistics as applicableIdentify areas for improvement; recommend action plans to addressIdentify, develop, implement, and monitor facility specific therapy goals in collaboration with leadership teamTravel required: up to 50% depending on modalityMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Minimum of one (1) year's nephrology preferred; home dialysis experience preferredDemonstrated knowledge of chronic, peritoneal, nocturnal, and home hemodialysis preferred, but not required.Experience in case management, home health, disease management, or hospice preferredMinimum of one (1) year experience educating patients on ESRD and CKD programs strongly preferred, but not requiredExperience in teaching the adult learner with demonstrated ability to recognize and customize education to individual learning styles strongly preferredPotentially expected to support more than one facility.Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required; functional proficiency with DaVita applications including but not limited to CWOW, Reggie, Laboratory, and D.U.C.K. required within 90 days of employment or position changeAt DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.

　　Salary/ Wage Range

　　Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits