DaVita, whose name means 'giving life,' is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential, life-saving care to dialysis patients in an outpatient clinical setting. This role is about building long-term relationships with patients and their families while working collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.
What You'll Do
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
- Deliver care to patients who often have multiple co-morbidities, requiring unique treatment plans and a broad range of nursing skills.
- Work with your head, heart, and hands each day in direct patient care.
- Float to various facilities during and after your training.
- Commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Current LPN-LVN license in the state of practice is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- IV certification is required if mandated by state regulations.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of a training program approved by the medical director and governing body, as required by CMS guidelines, prior to operating the water treatment system.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook are required.
- Functional proficiency in DaVita's computer systems within 90 days of hire is required.
- A flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice to Have
- BONENT or CHT certification is preferred or as required by state regulation.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred.
Team & Environment
You will be part of a team that supports and relies on each other in a positive environment. We strive to be a community first and a company second.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and PTO cash out.
- 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.
- DaVita Rewards package.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at 3000 DIXWELL AVE STE 100, HAMDEN, Connecticut, 06518-3522, United States of America.
DaVita is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies 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.


