Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse, RN - Chester County
West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Unit
- Dialysis
Posted Jul 17
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Above most PA staff postings
PA staff postings that state pay run $23/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 452 postings.
About this role
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.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN
- 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 experience (PD, HHD, chronic, or acute) preferred
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- Patient education or teaching background preferred
- Case management or telehealth experience preferred
- CNN or CDN certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- PTO cash-out
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- Mental health support (EAP, Headspace)
- Parental leave
Place
- City
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Median rent
- $1,731/mo
- Local household income
- $78,385/yr
- State price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Pennsylvania index 97.6, where 100 is the national average.
West Chester is a historic borough in the Philadelphia suburbs with a walkable downtown of brick sidewalks and independent shops. Home to West Chester University, it blends college-town energy with small-town charm. Nearby parks and Brandywine Valley countryside offer a green escape, while Center City Philadelphia is under an hour away by car.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
