Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting Date
11/05/2026
500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, Ohio, 43081-8971, 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?

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)— Acute performs dialysis and patient care activities for the ESRD patient under the supervision of an RN in accordance with DaVita Healthcare Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, CMS, federal, state, and local regulations. An Intermediate LPN-Acute job duties are
performed under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse (pre-licensed post-graduation role). The teammate understands own professional limitations and seeks appropriate assistance when required. Jobs at
this level are focused on learning and self-development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of significance, list the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and the typical % of time spent performing them. List only duties with
a 5% of Time allocation or greater. All other duties are accounted for in “Other Duties as Assigned” which must remain on all Job Descriptions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION % OF TIME

1. Performs patient data collection of vital signs and all other
parameters of ESKD patients, reviews dialysis orders, notes
general physical and mental condition of patients through
observations and interview, provides data to determine
observations and interview, provides data to determine
compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents
observations appropriately - 25%

2. Collects patient data including but not limited to evaluating
and monitoring status of vascular accesses, reviews lab work
and other patient data; seeks guidance when levels are out of
“normal” range for ESKD patients - 25%

3. Provides acute dialysis therapy within the scope of practice
and according to the plan of care; recommends a dialysis plan
for ultra-filtration; initiates dialysis via various accesses,
complies with all safety measures, monitors patient vital signs
applicable to ESKD patients, administers medications per
physician instruction if allowed by state agencies, fluid therapy
and blood products or other appropriate treatments as
needed; documents activity appropriately - 30%

4. Knows and complies with DaVita policies and procedures in
accordance with the state and federal regulations for patient
care and services (Medicare, OSHA, HIPAA, or other governing
policies) - 15%

5. Other duties as assigned. 5%

Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

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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.

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.