Patient Educator

at  DaVita

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to adapt messaging and education approach to the individual patient’s circumstances and learning styles.
• Experienced in teaching the adult learner with demonstrated ability to recognize and customize education to individual learning styles.
• Experience in project management to coordinate the patient experience with teammates while systemically tracking patient progress through the education process.
• Ability to cultivate connections with patients, clinic teammates and physicians.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required; functional proficiency with DaVita applications including but not limited to SNAPPY, Reggie, Laboratory, required within 90 days of employment or position change.
• High School Diploma, Vocational/Technical school certificate degree, Associate’s degree or Apprenticeship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (A.K.A. NICE-TO-HAVES)

• Bilingual
• Minimum of one (1) year’s nephrology experience, home dialysis experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chronic, peritoneal, nocturnal, and home hemodialysis.
• Experienced in case management, home health, disease management, or hospice.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience educating patients on ESRD and CKD programs.
• Clinical license or certification; dialysis specific if possible
  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of your patients and enjoy the support of a stellar team? If so, we’d like to speak with you.
  Visit: http://www.careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.