Registered Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care Springlake, University Terrace, LA 71105, US

Posting Date

11/06/2026 1815 E 70th St, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71105-5301, United States of America

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.

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

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