The Licensed Practical Nurse will deliver inpatient hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of a full-spectrum Registered Nurse team, focusing on direct treatment delivery and patient monitoring. Responsibilities also include supporting the setup and takedown of CKRT and PD therapies and collaborating with the RN team for escalations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an active state-specific Licensed Practical Nurse license, with dialysis or acute care experience being preferred. Strong assessment and communication skills are necessary to function effectively within a structured, team-based acute care model.
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Job description
Posting Date 03/19/2026 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, Idaho, 83706-1309, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to give life in a hospital setting.
You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.
Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?
If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.
DaVita – which is Italian for "giving life" – is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates.
Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.
Hospital-Based Hemodialysis Team We are growing our inpatient dialysis program and seeking experienced LPNs to join a structured, team-based care model focused on safe, high-quality hemodialysis delivery.
This role is designed for LPNs who prefer full-day clinical shifts and value consistency without on-call obligations.
Position Overview The LPN will provide hemodialysis treatment in hospital settings under the supervision of a full-spectrum RN team.
This role focuses on direct treatment delivery, patient monitoring, and dialysis workflow support within defined licensure parameters.
This is not a solo-provider position.
LPNs will never be assigned independent hospital coverage or on-call responsibility.
Responsibilities Deliver inpatient hemodialysis treatments Monitor patients during dialysis and report clinical changes Support setup and takedown of CKRT and PD therapies (as trained) Collaborate with RN team for escalation or complex care needs Document care accurately and timely Support safe dialysis workflow and equipment handling What This Role Does Not Include Independent hospital coverage On-call shifts CKRT primary management Apheresis Sole clinical authority for acute dialysis services Schedule & Structure Full-day clinical shifts No routine on-call requirement Team-based staffing model Defined supervision and escalation pathways This position is ideal for LPNs who: Prefer structured long shifts Thrive in collaborative environments Want acute care exposure without call burden Value clear scope boundaries Qualifications Active LPN license (state-specific) Dialysis experience preferred Acute care experience a plus Strong assessment and communication skills Ability to function within a team-based acute care model Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
Benefits
401k Match
Healthcare Coverage
Why Join This Team Our inpatient dialysis program is built on: Practicing at top of license Clear role definition Sustainable workload distribution Strong RN leadership and clinical oversight We believe team clarity improves patient safety and staff well-being.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients?
Take the first step and apply now. #LI-RH2 At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.
We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply 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.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
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DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally.
The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years.
DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home.
As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S.
The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide.
DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe.
To learn more about what it means to be a part of our Village, visit Careers.DaVita.com.
DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled.
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We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
