Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care Ithaca, NY 14850, US

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$41.04 - $57.25 / hour

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Posting Date

04/15/2026

201 Dates DrSuite 308, Ithaca, New York, 14850-1345, United States of America

$10K BONUS for New DaVita Teammates!

DaVita is seeking an organized, self-directed RN to manage Home Hemodialysis (HHD) patients. You’ll educate patients and caregivers in-clinic, enabling them to perform dialysis independently at home. This role blends clinical care, patient education, and case management.

Key Responsibilities:

Train patients and caregivers on HHD procedures and self-care
Manage a caseload of HHD patients, including assessments and care planning
Monitor treatment progress, conduct home visits, and provide on-call support
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
Weekends and holidays off
Flexible scheduling to manage your own caseload

Requirements:

RN license in the state of practice
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
ADN required; BSN preferred
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook)

Preferred Experience:

Dialysis (HHD, PD, chronic, or acute)
Patient education or teaching background
Case management or telehealth experience
CNN or CDN certification

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match
Paid time off and PTO cash-out
Mental health and family support (EAP, Headspace, parental leave, etc.)
Paid training and ongoing professional development

Empower patients to take control of their care. Make a meaningful impact—apply today.

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At 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 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 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $41.00 - $57.00 per hour.

Registered Nurse HHD Experienced: $43.75 - $57.25 per hour.

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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