Registered Nurse - Home Hemodialysis (HHD)
Tucson, Arizona
RN · Nephrology · Dialysis
Posted Jul 13
- Unit
- Nephrology
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
DaVita is seeking an organized, self-directed RN to manage Home Hemodialysis (HHD) 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 HHD procedures and self-care; Manage a caseload of HHD 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.
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Requirements
- RN license
- 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 (HHD, PD, chronic, or acute) - preferred
- Patient education or teaching background - preferred
- Case management or telehealth experience - preferred
- CNN or CDN certification - preferred
Benefits
- $5000 Retention Bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- PTO cash-out
- Mental health and family support (EAP, Headspace, parental leave)
Place
- City
- Tucson, Arizona
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $57,073/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Tucson area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Tucson blends desert beauty with a laid-back college-town spirit, framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north and Saguaro National Park on its fringes. Neighborhoods like Fourth Avenue buzz with local shops and nightlife, while historic Barrio Libre preserves adobe architecture. The city attracts nurses seeking affordable Southwestern living and abundant outdoor recreation year-round.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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DaVita is a leading kidney care company specializing in dialysis treatment and related clinical services, operating outpatient dialysis clinics across the United States. DaVita refers to itself as a 'Village' and emphasizes a community-first philosophy, characterizing its culture as 'The…
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