To develop and consolidate a graduate's skill, knowledge and experience in dialysis environment. To be an
effective member of a health care team through a structured transition program in the workplace. The Nurse
Graduate provides professional nursing care under a licensed Registered Nurse in a Facility.
At all times, the Facility/Hospital and the patient’s physician retain ultimate authority over and responsibility
for each patient’s care and treatment. This position reports to the Facility Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Assists in creating plans and provides patient care for the pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in the

facility/hospital in accordance with physician orders, DaVita policy and procedures as well as
facility/hospital policy and procedures

• Provides quality direct patient care and renal replacement therapies independently, in a professional,

considerate and respectful manner under the supervision of a registered nurse

• Interacts and communicates with hospital partners in a collaborative, respectful manner, gives pre/post

treatment report through appropriate reporting process to hospital primary RN/Staff under the supervision
of a registered nurse

• Documents patients’ physical assessment, vital signs, treatment reviews and observations in patient medical

records and brings issues to the attention of the physician and primary nurse under the supervision of a
registered nurse

• Documents, evaluates and implements dialysis orders under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Analyzes patient assessments, dialysis orders, laboratory results and, discusses issues with the overseeing

registered nurse and nephrologist

• Communicates emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to supervisor,

hospital staff, and the patient’s physician

• Provides initiation and discontinuation of the prescribed renal replacement therapy, including but not

limited to formulating a plan per physician orders, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with,
administering medications or other appropriate treatments, and documenting all activity appropriately on
the DaVita approved flow sheet and/or hospital EMR

• Demonstrates the ability to transfer skill set and work in other Facility/Hospital settings when required
• Attends Facility/Hospital orientation, homeroom meetings, and mandatory in-services as required
• Verifies accurate charges and documentation are submitted in a timely manner
• Enters ACOI Data accurate and in a timely manner
• Understand own professional limitations and seeks appropriate assistance when required
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required.

• RN license eligible
• RN license examination must be completed within timeline allotted on offer letter. Failure to complete

or pass RN licensing exam by date stated in offer letter, will cause a termination
Job Description
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description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in this position. This job description does not
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• Job Description the above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

individuals employed in this position.

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in

this position.

• This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
• Current CPR certification required
• Complete DaVita approved training programs
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all

computer systems of DaVita
LANGUAGE SKILLS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the
essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
Level III – Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers or printers,
light traffic). No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body
fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work
routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous
conditions.
ADA
DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Physical and/or Mental
functions of a position. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS
Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position.