Kidney Smart Educator

Posting Date

Req ID: R0481325
Location: Glendale, AZ (Serving the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area / Westside Division)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday (Flexible Daytime Hours)
Travel: Up to 20% within assigned local territory

Join the DaVita Village

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 across our Village so that it becomes part of who we are.

About the Role

Are you passionate about empowering patients and transforming kidney care education? DaVita is seeking a Kidney Smart Educator & Local Coordinator to serve patients, families, and clinical teams across the Westside Division and Greater Phoenix area.

This is a dynamic dual-role position combining clinical patient education with regional administrative coordination:

• Kidney Smart Educator: Lead impactful chronic kidney disease (CKD) classes (in-person, virtual, and telephonic) to help patients and caregivers understand kidney function, disease progression, diet/medication management, and renal replacement options (Home Dialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, and Conservative Care).
• Local Coordinator: Provide critical administrative and operational support to Kidney Smart Educators across the Westside Division—coordinating class schedules, managing physician referral intake, driving patient outreach/scheduling, and tracking post-class outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Education & Clinical Outreach (Kidney Smart Educator)

• Facilitate CKD Education: Deliver engaging, instructor-led Kidney Smart curriculum classes in-person across local facilities/partner clinics, as well as virtually and telephonically.
• Empower Patients & Families: Educate patients on kidney health fundamentals, disease management, lifestyle adjustments, and treatment modalities (Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemodialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, and Transplant).
• Partner with Care Teams: Build collaborative relationships with local nephrologists, clinical practices, and dialysis care teams to expand patient access to education.

Division Coordination & Operations (Local Coordinator)

• Administrative Leadership: Serve as the central point of contact for the Westside Division Kidney Smart team, assisting the Division Lead and field operations in expanding educational reach.
• Class & Schedule Management: Coordinate and publish class calendars, manage room/venue logistics, and maintain educator coverage across the division.
• Intake & Patient Scheduling: Manage intake pipelines for patient recommendations and physician referrals; execute direct patient outreach and enrollment.
• Reporting & Compliance: Conduct post-class follow-up, track attendance metrics, submit required reporting tools, and ensure alignment with national Kidney Smart operational standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Clinical Background / Licensure: Active clinical credential/license required (e.g., Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician / CCHT, LPN, LVN, RN, or equivalent clinical licensure).
• Experience: Strong background in nephrology, dialysis, or chronic disease patient education preferred.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional public speaking, teaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse patient populations.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated strength in scheduling, workflow coordination, administrative tracking, and cross-functional team support.
• Mobility & Travel: Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 20% within the assigned Phoenix metropolitan territory.

What We’ll Provide: DaVita Rewards

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, prescription drug coverage, and virtual physical therapy.
• Financial Well-being: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and advanced pay access.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off accrual, PTO cash-out options, and holiday pay across 7 designated company holidays.
• Support for You and Your Family: Family planning support (surrogacy, adoption, fertility assistance), paid parental leave (Little Star program), backup child and elder care, Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) counseling, and complimentary access to Headspace®.
• Career Growth & Development: Access to DaVita Ladders, tuition/education assistance, RISE onboarding, and on-demand leadership courses through StarLearning.

Compensation & Equal Opportunity Notices

• Compensation: Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including candidate qualifications, clinical skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
• Minimum Wage Rates: For location-specific minimum wage details, visit DaVita Wage Rates.
• Benefits Overview: Learn more about our total rewards offerings at DaVita Careers Benefits.
• Application Posting Window: This position will be open for a minimum of three (3) days.
• Affirmative Action / EOE: DaVita is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies 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.
• Navajo Preference: DaVita gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
• 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 without penalty.

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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.