About the position
As a DaVita Integrated Kidney Care Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager you will support some of our most complex patients, assisting them in navigating a challenging healthcare system. Through medical record review and consultation, you will identify the medical, social, emotional, and financial needs of your patients with CKD/ ESKD and implement appropriate interventions. You'll work autonomously and in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, consistent, cost-effective care. This role will support clinics in the Parsippany/Morristown/Succasunna NJ area. Must live local to that area. Position Details: Location: Hybrid-Remote. Work from home (telehealth) and travel within an assigned geography for in-person visits (dialysis clinics and nephrology practices). Monday- Friday schedule with the ability to accommodate patient and nephrology partner's availability. Must be flexible. Full-time position.
Responsibilities
• Quickly build empathetic relationships with patients and families.
• Coordinate care for patients' care including care transitions, management of complex/at risk patients, managing ongoing needs and establishing a treatment plan in partnership with the care team.
• Identify and address social determinants of health including medical, emotional, education, community, and financial concerns.
• Coordinate for streamlined/effective transition of care when needed.
• Assess patients and work to identify unreported medical conditions or changes that may lead to adverse outcomes.
Requirements
• Passion for delivering care to patients with complex, chronic illnesses.
• You are flexible and are willing to pivot quickly on priorities.
• Current RN License in NJ required, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years RN experience required with healthcare performance coaching.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned territory.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Outlook required.
• Home office with internet connectivity at a minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required.
Nice-to-haves
• 2+ years of Case Management or Chronic Care Management.
• 1+ years of utilization management experience.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.
Benefits
• 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.