Position DescriptionDoes theprospect of performing continuous rounds of routine patient checkups sound dullto you? Are you someonethat wants to work in a fast paced, autonomous environment, but without the typicalhospital routine? Then consider joiningthe DaVita Village, the leading provider of kidney care in the UnitedStates. Don't wait until after yougraduate and pass your NCLEX to search for your first nursing job, join ustoday in our Acute RN Bridge Program! In this programyou'll experience a true culture where professional growth and team unity arepromoted. You will begin the program workingas a Patient Care Technician (full time, part time or per diem) where you'llexperience a fast-paced, critical care environment with the support of ouraward-winning training as you'll work and prepare to be a successful acute nurseat DaVita! At DaVita wevalue the commitment you've made toward your education so we'd like to give youan advance on a $5K bonus within the first 30 days of employment (if you do notstay on board for at least 2 years, you will owe this bonus or a portion of itback. If the Villagesounds like the perfect environment for you, apply to our Acute RN Bridge Programtoday and begin your DaVita career while you are in school! Please note there will be aformal interview and selection process as we will only be accepting a limitednumber of Bridge RN Program participants each year. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as aDialysis Patient Care Technician: A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Application requirements: * Completed onlineapplication* Completed ApplicationSupplement (includes Essay Questions)* 2 Letter References fromEducators from your clinical courses* Transcript* DDI Assessment Anticipated timeline: * Jan. - Feb. 15th: Accepting Applications* Feb. 15th: Final deadline for submissions to the program* Feb. 15th - March 31st: Interview Process* April 1-15th: RN Bridge Teammates SelectedQualificationsQualifications:* CurrentNursing Student at accredited Nursing Program* GPAof 3.0 or above in nursing core curriculum * Flexibilityto travel within a certain geography* Flexibilityto work full time during the summer between your Jr. and Sr. year of nursingschool* Abilitywork flexible hours during your Sr. year of nursing school* Desireto work in a hospital setting with high acuity patients* Abilityto quickly develop relationships and build rapport* Demonstratedability to assess situations quickly and provide solutions* Thrivesin a "Gets Stuff Done" environment Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the GreatestHealthcare Community the World has Ever Seen." Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today. DaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. DaVita will not consider permanent (green card) or temporary (non-immigrant) immigration sponsorship for Patient Care Technician positions under current United States Immigration and Nationality Laws. DaVita reserves the right to change this policy without notice. nephrology, renal, ESRD, CNA, CCHT, CHT, CCNT, tech, technician, phlebotomy, EMT, CMA, medica