Float Dialysis Registered Nurse

Location: 2912 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708. This position will float to clinics within the Greater Canton, Ohio region.

About the role

Join DaVita as a Float Dialysis Nurse (RN) and make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way—the way you'd want your own care to be.

We are looking for someone who works well in a team, is adaptable, willing to travel/float within the region, has strong leadership skills, excellent time management, the ability to take and give redirection, effective communication, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• 30% Supervision & Direct Patient Care: Supervise and perform direct patient care including taking and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and treatments, transcription of physician’s orders, and drawing/documenting laboratory work.
• 20% Dialysis Therapy: Provide dialysis therapy by formulating dialysis plans per physician orders, managing weight and ultrafiltration rates, verifying safety measures, administering medications, discontinuing dialysis per procedure, and documenting all activities.
• 20% Patient Monitoring & Communication: Analyze patient assessments and lab data, note signs of trauma or changes in condition, review dialysis orders, document observations, and communicate emergencies or life-threatening complications to supervisors, physicians, and administrators.
• 15% Education & Care Planning: Assess patient and family learning readiness, provide education on renal disease, dialysis treatment, and medical regimens. Participate in developing and implementing short- and long-term care plans and monthly progress notes.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) preferred. A three-year diploma from an accredited program may substitute for the degree.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical Surgical (Med Surg).
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) certification.

Schedule

• Hours vary depending on the clinic, with potential start times as early as 4:00 AM.
• Shift differential for travel and paid mileage.

Pay

Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training and take on more responsibility. Pay depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off (PTO) with cash-out option.
• Support for You and Your Family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, and pet insurance.
• Paid Training: Training may take place in a facility or training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to guide your career journey across clinical, operations, and corporate roles.