About the job

Posting Date

09/30/2026

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr Se, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-3031, United States of America

Apheresis Experience Required

Make a meaningful impact in acute care nephrology.

DaVita Hospital Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our specialized Acute Apheresis team. As a Hospital Apheresis RN, you will deliver critical, life-sustaining therapeutic apheresis procedures to adult patients within our contracted hospital partner facility.

In this autonomous, high-impact clinical role, you will operate state-of-the-art apheresis technology—specifically the Spectra Optia® Apheresis System—delivering specialized treatments directly at the hospital bedside and intensive care units. You will partner closely with hospital physicians, hematologists, transfusion medicine specialists, and hospital nursing teams to provide exceptional, compassionate patient care.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver inpatient dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and apheresis
• Collaborate with hospital teams and DaVita clinical staff
• Monitor patients, adjust treatment, and ensure quality outcomes
• Support and oversee patient care with the help of PCTs
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic hospital environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized acute apheresis treatments in licensed hospital partner facilities, including:
• o   Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
• o   Red Blood Cell Exchange (RBCX / Erythrocytapheresis)
• o   White Blood Cell Collection (Leukapheresis / WBC Depletion & Collection)
• ·Operate, prime, program, troubleshoot, and maintain the Spectra Optia® Apheresis System in strict adherence to manufacturer guidelines, DaVita Hospital Services policies and procedures (eP&P), and hospital protocols.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments prior to, during, and following apheresis treatments, including evaluating vital signs, neurological status, fluid balance, and laboratory parameters (e.g., CBC, electrolytes, ionized calcium, coagulation profiles).
• Manage specialized vascular access (central venous catheters, apheresis ports, peripheral IV access) and monitor for access patency and flow adequacy.
• Monitor patients closely for procedural tolerance and acute complications, implementing prompt interventions for citrate anticoagulation effects (including IV/oral calcium replacement protocols), hypovolemia, transfusion reactions, or vasovagal events.
• Provide thorough pre- and post-treatment handoff communication with hospital primary nurses, attending physicians, and blood bank / transfusion services.
• Accurately document all treatment parameters, cellular collection metrics, medication administration, and patient assessments within the electronic medical record (EMR) and DaVita Hospital Services documentation systems.
• Participate in a flexible acute schedule and shared on-call rotation (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) to support emergent inpatient apheresis consultations and urgent hospital admissions.
• Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention standards, bloodborne pathogen safety, sterile technique, and regulatory compliance across all hospital settings.

What to Expect:

• Dialysis Experience Required - Apheresis
• Work in a variety of hospital units and rotate between facilities as needed
• Schedule includes regular and on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Daily schedules may change based on patient needs

Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Apheresis Nurse Certification (QIA / HP) or Certified Hemapheresis Practitioner (ASCP) is a plus.
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• ICU, CCU, ER, or Med/Surg experience helpful but not required
• CNN/CDN certification (preferred)
• Must pass a color vision test (accommodations available)
• Prior hands-on experience with therapeutic apheresis procedures and the Spectra Optia® Apheresis System is preferred; extensive, comprehensive specialized training is provided for experienced acute nurses.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
• Paid time off and PTO cash-out
• Family support: parental leave, EAP, child/elder care, Headspace, and more
• Pet insurance
• Joint Commission–accredited inpatient program
• Career development and training opportunities

Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

Be part of a clinical leader in kidney care. Apply today to deliver critical, life-sustaining care in a hospital setting.

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.

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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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