What this might mean for you

DAVITA runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$116k a year.

At a glance: what the posting states

Patient load & staffing: Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting, monitoring patients, managing treatment plans, responding to health changes, collaborating with a supportive clinical team, educating patients and families on kidney health and treatment options, and floating to nearby clinics as
Workplace: DAVITA
Hiring employer: DAVITA

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis team. In this role, you'll provide life-saving care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney conditions. No dialysis experience required-just a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care in an outpatient dialysis setting, monitoring patients, managing treatment plans, responding to health changes, collaborating with a supportive clinical team, educating patients and families on kidney health and treatment options, and floating to nearby clinics as needed. This is a part time role, candidate must have open availability Monday-Saturday, 2-3 shifts/week approximately 10hrs per shift.

Skills for this role

direct patient carepatient monitoringtreatment plan managementpatient and family educationresponding to health changes

Requirements

RN license in the state of practice
ADN required; BSN preferred
At least 9 months prior RN experience is required
Basic computer proficiency
Reliable transportation for potential floating
Open availability Monday-Saturday
CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
Experience in ICU, CCU, ER, or Med Surg (preferred)

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash-out
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Headspace

About the employer

DAVITA

Clinic

DaVita is a leading kidney care company specializing in dialysis treatment and related clinical services, operating outpatient dialysis clinics across the United States. The Chester, VA location is one of DaVita's many outpatient dialysis facilities where registered nurses deliver hemodialysis…

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Living in Shelton, WA

Shelton sits along Oakland Bay in Mason County, a small Puget Sound community with deep timber heritage. It's a quieter gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, with Hood Canal and Olympic National Forest nearby. Nurses seeking smaller-town pace with ready access to saltwater and mountain trails may find Shelton a practical fit.

Cost of living in Washington: 114.2; 14% above the national average
RN pay, Washington average: $116k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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