DaVita Village

[Islnd_RN]

Hi,

I am relocating and looking for opportunities with DaVita. Is there anyone who works for this company that could tell me some of the pros and cons? I've been in dialysis a long time, and while DaVita is well known, I've never had much experience with this company. The previous company I worked for had employees that had been working for over 20 years. That tells you a little something about the culture. If I wasn't relocating I probably would've stayed too. Anyway, the position I'm looking at is a FA position.

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

I am treated well by Davita, there are so many opportunities

[Don2014]

I just started and can add a few things. It's location specific. My "home" is in a state of change with a new FA and almost all new nurses and techs. So, I'm training in a nearby location that is smoothly run from the top down. The company has many programs to assist employees in any endeavor including adopting a child, continuing education, and even a bonus for nurses coming out of school. The pay was 25% higher than either of the 2 hospitals in town. Yes, it will be redundant and stressful some days, but what job isn't? Plus, no overnight shifts and I have off Sundays which is great for family time.

[Don2014]

From what my friends are telling me, the "non profit" hospitals they are working for are treating them just as Wal-Mart would!

[nitengale166]

I just started and can add a few things]

No offense but i hope you can stay this positive for the long haul. This company has kicked many a great nurses' butt. I came in with a pocketful of lies and now with eyes wide open... I wont last long. Been a nurse for 20+ years and this is the most frustrating job I have ever had!

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

Many Nurses and Techs stay for the long haul with Davita

Dialysis is not what it used to be, so many regulations coming in from CMS

Companies and I mean all companies who in dialysis have to follow these rules and regulations or get out