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DaVita, Inc.

Kidney Smart Educator

Cudahy, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... to the Kidney Smart program by conducting direct education virtually, support with core operations for the program and provide increased capacity for our field teammates across the country to ...

Davita Inc.

Kidney Smart Educator

Cudahy, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... to the Kidney Smart program by conducting direct education virtually, support with core operations for the program and provide increased capacity for our field teammates across the country to ...

National Kidney Foundation

Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$59K - $154K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Drive growth of the regional Kidney Walk program through participant recruitment, fundraising coaching, volunteer engagement, and team development * Recruit, engage, and support Kidney Walk ...

National Kidney Foundation

Development Manager

Orange, CA · On-site

$59K - $154K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Drive growth of the regional Kidney Walk program through participant recruitment, fundraising coaching, volunteer engagement, and team development * Recruit, engage, and support Kidney Walk ...

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How much do kidney jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for kidney in California is $44.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.13 and $54.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nephrologist?

Kidney specialists, also known as nephrologists, are medical doctors who diagnose and treat diseases and conditions related to the kidneys. They manage chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances. Kidney specialists also oversee treatments like dialysis and help patients manage the risk factors that can lead to kidney problems. Their goal is to preserve kidney function and improve their patients' quality of life.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a nephrologist?

To thrive as a Nephrologist, you need in-depth medical knowledge of kidney function, disease management, and a completed internal medicine residency followed by a nephrology fellowship and board certification. Familiarity with dialysis equipment, electronic health records (EHRs), and laboratory diagnostic tools is essential. Strong analytical thinking, compassion, and effective communication skills help build trust with patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for providing high-quality care, early intervention, and ongoing management of complex renal conditions.

What challenges do nephrologists face when managing patients with chronic kidney disease?

Nephrologists often encounter challenges such as managing complex medication regimens, coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient adherence to treatment plans. Communication with primary care providers, dietitians, and dialysis staff is crucial for comprehensive care. Additionally, helping patients navigate lifestyle changes and emotional stress associated with chronic kidney disease requires strong interpersonal skills and empathy.

What is the difference between Kidney vs Nephrologist?

AspectKidneyNephrologist
CredentialsMedical terminology for organMedical degree + nephrology specialization
Work EnvironmentOrgans, medical settings, labsHospitals, clinics, patient care
Industry UsageBiology, anatomy, medicineMedical practice, healthcare
Search IntentInformation about the organMedical treatment, specialist info

While 'Kidney' refers to the organ itself, a 'Nephrologist' is a medical doctor specializing in kidney health and diseases. The kidney is a biological structure, whereas a nephrologist is a healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats kidney-related conditions.

What cities in California are hiring for Kidney jobs?

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Infographic showing various Kidney job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,891 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Kidney Smart Educator

DaVita, Inc.

Cudahy, CA • On-site

$27.50 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

DaVita rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Posting Date
07/23/2026
7612 Atlantic Ave., Cudahy, California, 90201, United States of America
Job Description
The Patient Education Programs Educator will be instrumental in helping to drive volume of CKD participants educated to the Kidney Smart program by conducting direct education virtually, support with core operations for the program and provide increased capacity for our field teammates across the country to increase the number of participants receiving life changing CKD education through Kidney Smart.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide telephonic call support to CKD participants in focused areas across the country including education, scheduling, rescheduling, and targeted Spanish support.
2. Review, educate and answer questions on all modality options for dialysis including transplant, hemodialysis, PD and HHD.
3. Provide local coverage support with opportunities and data entry as needed. 4. Complete data entry & tasking into data management system.
What We'll Provide:
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. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
  • Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
  • Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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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.
The Wage Range for the role is $27.50 - $34.50 per hour.
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.

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About DaVita

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DaVita is a healthcare company that provides compassionate, quality healthcare. The company’s mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice. DaVita serves more than 200,000 dialysis patients in 10 countries outside the U.S. and has over 55,000 teammates in the U.S. Since 2011, DaVita teammates have donated $11 million to local nonprofits and have volunteered over 180,000 hours since 2006. DaVita has been on Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies for 15 years in a row.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1994

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