Registered NurseFull-Time
7465 East 1st Avenue, Suite A, Denver, Colorado
LINK TO APPLY:https://davita.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DKCExternal/job/00428---Lowry-Dialysis-Center/Registered-NurseR0263716DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse who is looking to give life in anoutpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in thelives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failureor chronic kidney disease.If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that youshould. Dialysis Experience is NOT required.What you can expect:Long term patient relationships. Build meaningful relationship with patientsand their family in an intimate outpatient setting.A team that feels and functions like a family. Staff RNs are a central part ofa small interdisciplinary team of clinicians. Work alongside and supporttechnicians, other nurses, dietitians, social workers, physicians andthe center manager.Fun is one of our core values. Happier nurses = healthier patients.Specialized, complex care. RNs deliver care to patients who are oftendealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans andthe ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.Fast paced. Our RNs oversee a group of patients (census dependent on statelaws) with the support of PCTs to conduct patient observations, measuringstats and machine set up. You will work with your head, heart and handseach dSchedule. Shifts are typically 10-12 hours, 3-4 days per week. Scheduletimes will vary by locations but most of our RNs work early morning or daysshifts. Some holidays required.A clinical leader: DaVita has the highest percentage of facilities meetingor exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performanceprograms. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health throughclinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.What We'll Provide:More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to whatmatters most including:Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match,paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counselingsessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care,maternity/paternity leave and morePaid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paidtraining program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training isa mix of classroom and hands on training.Opportunity for a nursing career for a lifetime. DaVita is committed toproviding robust development and experiences for nurses. Whether you chose toremain in a patient facing/caregiving role or grow (leadershipoperations, corporate functions, integrated care, clinicalresearch), we can guide you on that journey. We offer programs such as:THRIVE: Develops high-potential nurses, clinical coordinators and clinicnurse managers into operational managersDSSL & SPARK - Gives clinical teammates the chance to develop theirsupervisory and leadership skill set100+ CEU courses at no costGateway: A web-based application available to teammates for careerplanning, learning and training, and recognition. It allows you to accessnew courses and CE credits and explore career paths on your own time. It alsohas a newsfeed to keep you up to date on Village news and functions as asocial platform to connect you to teammatesSome details about this position:Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of newteammates other than your assigned home clinicYou must be flexible on the final home clinic placement it may be in adifferent location; there is also the potential to float to various clinicsduring and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings,weekends, and holidayCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Gradua eNurse pre-licensure available in some locationsA desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way. You know,the way you'd want your own care to beExperience assessing, trouble shooting and making sound recommendations instressful situationsExcellent communication skills to listen and communicate with patients andteammatesAssociates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursingrequired; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diplomafrom accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degreeBasic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook. You will berequired to chart patient's assessment, orders and your care notes in ourelectronic medical record system.You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves):Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), EmergencyRoom (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experienceCertified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)DaVita is an equal opportunity employer - Vet and Disability. To learn moreabout what this means click here.Full vaccination against COVID-19 or a medical/religious exemption isrequired.At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We wantall teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goalis to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, sothat it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunityworkplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals arerecruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected