Being bought by DaVita,,,,help!!!!

[nlhrn]

I have many questions about what is going to happen,,hoping someone out there can help me!!

I work in a hospital based outpt chronic unit. that is supposedly being sold to Davita in the very near future. I have been with the hospital for 21yrs and in dialysis for 6yrs. My rate is 44/hr

When they come in will they keep our staff? Will they keep our rates? What are Davita's uniforms? Will they bring in their own managers? Right now we have a NM and a days care manager and an evening care manager,,seems like a lot of fat coulld be trimmed in management!! TIA for all answers provided!!

[Chisca, RN]

What are Davita's uniforms?

Pirate hats. Not sure if you have to talk like a pirate.

[AlabamaBelle]

I work for Davita Acutes. We are allowed to wear scrubs of our preference. I have had to travel for training, but got reimbursed for expenses incurred. I think it might be something specific to each contract with the hospital.

The first couple of weeks at my home facility were very slow. The last couple have been very busy. We have three new nurses, so this does impact work load. So far, I have no complaints about the company.