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Nephrology Rn Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse DSD - PRN

Lake Barrington, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

DSD RNs will troubleshoot, and make sound decisions for our patients related to their dialysis ... Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) What We'll Provide: More than ...

Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$39 - $53/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 07/23/2026 5101 S Willow Springs Rd,La Grange,Illinois,60525-2600,United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis ...

Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Evanston, IL · On-site

$39 - $54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 07/08/2026 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, Illinois, 60201-1781, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in ...

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Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Chicago, IL · On-site

$39 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 08/05/2026 711 S Paulina, Chicago, Illinois, 60612-3807, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in a ...

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Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Evanston, IL · On-site

$39 - $54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 07/22/2026 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, Illinois, 60201-1781, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care in ...

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Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

Chicago, IL · On-site

$39 - $54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 08/14/2026 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60631-3707, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide dialysis care ...

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Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis RN

La Grange, IL · On-site

$39 - $53/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Posting Date 07/23/2026 5101 S Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, Illinois, 60525-2600, United States of America Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology. DaVita is seeking an RN to provide ...

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How much do nephrology rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for nephrology rn in Chicago, IL is $56.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.97 and $65.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nephrology RN?

Nephrology RNs are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients with kidney-related conditions, such as chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and those undergoing dialysis. They monitor patients’ vital signs, administer medications, educate patients and families about kidney health, and collaborate with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals. Nephrology RNs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, dialysis centers, outpatient clinics, and sometimes even home care. Their expertise is crucial in helping patients manage the complex physical and emotional challenges associated with kidney disease.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nephrology RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nephrology RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, specialized knowledge of renal disease and dialysis, and an active RN license, often with additional certification in nephrology nursing (CNN or CDN). Familiarity with dialysis machines, electronic health records (EHRs), and infection control protocols is essential. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication help build trust with patients managing chronic kidney conditions. These skills ensure safe, high-quality care and support for patients undergoing complex and life-sustaining treatments.

What are some common challenges faced by nephrology RNs in managing patients with chronic kidney disease?

Nephrology RNs often encounter challenges such as helping patients adhere to complex treatment regimens, managing frequent comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension, and providing emotional support to patients undergoing dialysis. Additionally, they must stay vigilant for complications related to vascular access and fluid imbalances. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams—including dietitians, social workers, and nephrologists—is key to ensuring comprehensive patient care and successful outcomes.

What is the difference between Nephrology Rn vs Dialysis Nurse?

AspectNephrology RnDialysis Nurse
CertificationsRN license, nephrology-specific trainingRN license, dialysis certification
Work EnvironmentNephrology clinics, hospitals, outpatient settingsDialysis centers, hospitals
Job FocusKidney disease management, patient educationPerforming dialysis, monitoring patients during treatment
Employer & IndustryHospitals, nephrology clinics, specialty practicesDialysis centers, hospitals

Nephrology Rns and Dialysis Nurses both hold RN licenses and work closely with kidney patients. However, Nephrology Rns typically focus on managing chronic kidney disease and providing education in various healthcare settings, while Dialysis Nurses specialize in administering dialysis treatments and monitoring patients during therapy. Both roles are essential in kidney care but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Nephrology Rn job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,903 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

Registered Nurse DSD - PRN

Davita Inc.

Lake Barrington, IL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


DaVita rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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

414th of 888 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Posting Date

08/11/2026 28160 W Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington, Illinois, 60010-2324, United States of America

Nurse DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis (DSD)

Location address: 800 W OAKTON ST ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

3 Days A Week, 12+ Hour Shifts

No On Call

*Training Provided*

We offer a very robust PAID TRAINING PROGRAM with HANDS ON TRAINING!! Primary work schedule will be 3-4 days a week with some required travel to other SNF clinics within your region (depending on business and patient needs). Alternating Saturdays will also be required

DaVita Kidney Care is bringing our industry-leading clinical quality to patients on-site at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) through a new team called DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services.

Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the health care system. DSD Services teammates will have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita has to offer, and will work to quickly leverage these to develop the infrastructure and rapidly grow the new service line.

Ideal teammates will have experience in dialysis, get energized by a start-up type environment and improving the lives of patients, and have a track record of finding ways to Get Stuff Done (GSD). Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources across the organization.

What you can expect:

In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. DSD RNs will troubleshoot, and make sound decisions for our patients related to their dialysis treatment and will occasionally partner alongside the SNF staff to coordinate care.

Primary work schedule will be 3-4 days a week with some travel to other SNF clinics within your region (depending on business and patient needs). Alternating Saturdays will also be required. Your impact on the lives of our patients and their families will be felt every day.

Patient education. RNs by training, are Educators. As a DSD Services RN, you will be provided the opportunity to conduct impactful and meaningful education to patients and their families in the SNF setting.

Direct Patient Care: The RN's primary responsibility is to independently demonstrate best practice techniques and deliver optimal dialysis care. The role includes supervising Dialysis Technician who are tasked with delivering tandem care to meet the capacity and efficiency goals of the program.

Complexity - DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners.

Autonomy and Critical Thinking. Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times. You use your mind constantly. You apply your "core" nursing skills to assess, diagnose and implement complete care plans as you look at the whole patient. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.

Some details about this position:

  • Your training will include a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, through DaVita's award-winning training programs
  • Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic
  • May be asked to support other local SNF dens

You must have:

  • Previous Chronic Hemodialysis, or Acute Dialysis experience is preferred but not required.
  • PAID HANDS ON TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Minimum of 12 months of RN experience
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook


You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves):

  • Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background
  • Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)


What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:

  • 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
  • Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training.
  • Opportunity for a nursing career for a lifetime. DaVita is committed to providing robust development and experiences for nurses. Whether you chose to remain in a patient facing/caregiving role or grow (leadership operations, corporate functions, integrated care, clinical research), we can guide you on that journey. We offer programs such as:

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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 $41.00 - $57.00/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

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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