Davita is doing what?!?

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Specializes in Dialysis.

10,000 bucks to the staffer who refers an experienced dialysis nurse who gets hired on. yes, 10 grand. 5,000 for someone with no experience (i think), 1,500 for a PCT, and so on.

so, the nurse gets a sign-on bonus, and so does the lucky dog who referred them. yikes! i wish I knew some never-been-to-Davita nurses.

10,000 dollars!!!!

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In my many years of nursing I have discovered that sign on bonus = crap job. DaVita or not. Look beyond that and ask yourself why can't they get staff, why can't they keep staff. A sign on bonus is a hook in the flesh of anyone stupid enough to accept. The old saying, you can't shine ****.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
In my many years of nursing I have discovered that sign on bonus = crap job. DaVita or not. Look beyond that and ask yourself why can't they get staff, why can't they keep staff. A sign on bonus is a hook in the flesh of anyone stupid enough to accept. The old saying, you can't shine ****.

oh i know. i work for davita. i was just saying that I could potentially get 10,000 for referring someone! that's crazy!!!

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They must be getting pretty desperate (I can understand why), but I wonder, how long do the new hires have to stay and do you have to pay it back if they leave? (Don't spend it too soon, the odds are probably very good they won't stay ;)

DeLana

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I work in central IL at two FMC units. The Davita folks are calling the clincs trying to recruit! Never heard of this idea.

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You must be a fairly new nurse. This has been common practice for many years.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

No - I've been a nurse awhile! 17 years! However, I find it terribly unethical to be calling nurses and techs at their place of employment!

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.
No - I've been a nurse awhile! 17 years! However, I find it terribly unethical to be calling nurses and techs at their place of employment!

I'll say ! :rolleyes:

They must really be desparate! :stone

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Is this common in dialysis? Most of my nursing experience is in the hospital.

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

The ten yrs. I was with FMC I never heard of any other complany calling to recruit......... that's insane...and rude.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I thought so too. I actually work for the nephrologists but the unit was busy and so I answered the phone - never heard of this. Thanks.

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I have been a nurse for 25 years. I have worked in Florida, PA, and NJ. Recruiters have been calling Hospitals and Outpatient clinics in these states for a very very long time, I would say since the late 1980's. When I was an Administrator for a Dialysis Company in the 1990's I would get at least 2 calls a week at work, and some at home. The staff would also be called at work. All that I am saying is that this has been common practice for a long time. Looking from another prospective, I think that it is a benefit for nurses to know that they are in demand, and it is beneficial for corporations to be reminded of this fact once in awhile.

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