Hospital Dialysis Charge Nurse
Covington, Georgia
You'll lead inpatient dialysis care for ESRD and chronic kidney disease patients at Newton Piedmont Hospital, combining bedside care with leadership. Davita runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Aug 17 · 3 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Flexible: mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
- Unit and setting
- Inpatient dialysis at Newton Piedmont Hospital · Hospital lead inpatient dialysis care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney diseaseInpatient dialysis patients with ESRD and chronic kidney disease
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license in the state of practice
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- Certification
- CPR certification CPR certification required
- Education
- ADN ADN required; BSN preferred
- Experience
- 3 years of dialysis experience Minimum 3yrs Dialysis experience required
- Also asks
- Charge RN readiness approval Charge RN readiness approval required
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook)
- Also asks
- Pass a pre-employment color vision test Must pass pre-employment color vision test (accommodations available)
Preferred
- Certification
- CNN or CDN certification CNN/CDN certification preferred
- Education
- BSN
- Experience
- ICU, CCU, ER or Med/Surg experience ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience preferred
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay depends on your qualifications, skills, competencies and experience Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company matchMedical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- BenefitsPaid time off with PTO cash-outPaid time off and PTO cash-out
- BenefitsFamily and mental health support: EAP, Headspace, backup child/elder care, parental leave, pet insuranceFamily and mental health support (EAP, Headspace, backup child/elder care, parental leave, pet insurance)
- BenefitsPaid training and clinical development opportunitiesPaid training and clinical development opportunities
- Medical
- Dental
More benefits (8)
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- PTO cash-out
- EAP
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Paid training
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Day to day
- Tracking labs, vitals, weights and outcomes for ESRD patients Coordinate care for ESRD patients, including tracking labs, vital signs, weight, and clinical outcomes
- Day to day
- Supervise and support a team of patient care techs (PCTs) Supervise and support a team of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
- Day to day
- Train and mentor clinical staff Train and mentor clinical staff
- Floating
- Float between facilities as needed Float between facilities as needed and work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
- Weekends
- Weekends as needed in a flexible schedule work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
- Holidays
- Holidays as needed in a flexible schedule
- Travel
- Float between facilities as needed
- Details
- COVID-19 vaccination may be required by hospitals in this program, including a booster when eligible Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Dialysis Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
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Posting Date
08/17/2026
5126 Hospital Drive, Covington, Georgia, 30014-2566, United States of America
Registered nurse & dialysis experience required
DaVita is hiring a Clinical Coordinator - Charge Nurse at Newton Piedmont Hospital to lead inpatient dialysis care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease. This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership and team coordination in a hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate care for ESRD patients, including tracking labs, vital signs, weight, and clinical outcomes Supervise and support a team of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) Deliver high-quality dialysis care in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards Train and mentor clinical staff Float between facilities as needed and work a flexible schedule (including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- CPR certification required
- Minimum 3yrs Dialysis experience required
- Charge RN readiness approval required
- ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience preferred
- CNN/CDN certification preferred
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook)
- Must pass pre-employment color vision test (accommodations available)
What We Offer
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match Paid time off and PTO cash-out Family and mental health support (EAP, Headspace, backup child/elder care, parental leave, pet insurance) Paid training and clinical development opportunities
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.
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What's around it?
Covington, GA
Living costs about 4% below the US average