DaVita is seeking an experienced, high-performing Registered Nurse for our On Call Home Nurse role. This is a fully remote position providing vital after-hours and on-call clinical triage, patient guidance, and telehealth support to home dialysis patients across Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Home Hemodialysis (HHD) modalities.
As an On Call Home Nurse, you serve as a dedicated clinical resource during on-call hours—delivering prompt, high-quality triage, troubleshooting dialysis equipment and treatment issues, coordinating with nephrologists and local clinic teams, and ensuring continuous patient safety in accordance with CMS standards and DaVita clinical protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide remote on-call clinical support and triage to home dialysis patients and caregivers via phone and telehealth platforms.
- Timely respond to incoming patient calls and answering service dispatches within required response windows (15 minutes).
- Troubleshoot dialysis equipment, treatment alarms, access complications, and clinical concerns across both Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Home Hemodialysis (HHD).
- Utilize SBAR format to organize clinical information and communicate effectively with covering nephrologists, attending physicians, and local home clinic teams.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems (Snappy/Falcon) at the time of service and provide timely handoff reports to primary Home RNs.
- Escalate urgent or emergent medical situations to local emergency services (911) when necessary, prioritizing patient safety and continuity of care.
Position Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education & Licensure
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of residen
- Compact State Residence: Must reside in an enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state with a multi-state compact license.
Clinical Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in Home Hemodialysis (HHD).
- Note: Candidates must possess at least 1 year of experience in BOTH PD and HHD modalities to be considered.
Work Location
- Fully remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet and quiet environment for patient communication and telehealth triage.
Preferred Qualifications
- DaVita Experience: Current or prior DaVita Home Modalities nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with DaVita clinical systems (Falcon, Snappy, DaVita Care Connect) and SBAR clinical communication protocols.
The Wage Range for the role is $33.50 - $51.00 per hour.