Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVita Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its outpatient dialysis center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This pivotal role involves delivering compassionate care to patients with chronic kidney disease. The position offers comprehensive training, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to positively impact patients' lives every day. Join a team that values togetherness and community while striving to provide high-quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid training

Support for family resources

Qualifications

• Must have a current LPN-LVN license in Connecticut.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in an outpatient dialysis center.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with a healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current LPN-LVN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Posting Date

06/05/2025900 Madison AveFl 1,Bridgeport,Connecticut,06606-5534,United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. 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.

Some details about this position:

• No Dialysis experience is required.

• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic

• Float to various facilities during and after your training

• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What you can expect:

• Build meaningful and long term relationships with patients and their family in an intimate outpatient setting.

• Be a part of a team that supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.

• Deliver care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.

• You will work with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment.

What we'll provide:

DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more

• Paid training

Requirements:

• Current LPN-LVN license in the state of practice required

• Current CPR certification required

• IV certification required if required by state regulations

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system

• BONENT or CHT certification preferred or as required by state regulation

• Minimum of one year's experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred

• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required)

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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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.

Salary/ Wage Range

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. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

About Us

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 ofMarch 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.

DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled. To learn more about what this means click here .

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.