What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at DaVita Kidney Care?
Posting Date
05/11/2026
300 18th St, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601-7342, United States of America
DaVita is seeking an organized, self-directed RN to manage Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) 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
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
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.
05/11/2026
300 18th St, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601-7342, United States of America
DaVita is seeking an organized, self-directed RN to manage Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) 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 PD procedures and self-care
- Manage a caseload of PD 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
- Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Weekends and holidays off
- Flexible scheduling to manage your own caseload
- 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)
- Dialysis (PD, HHD, chronic, or acute)
- Patient education or teaching background
- Case management or telehealth experience
- CNN or CDN certification
- 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
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
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.