Hybrid Registered Nurse, Case Manager

at DaVita Kidney Care

• Job title: Registered Nurse, Case Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $68,400 - $100,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• RN Case Manager coordinating care for ESRD and CKD patients at DaVita. Position involves collaboration with healthcare teams and traveling within the Northwest Houston area.

Responsibilities

• This position functions autonomously and in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system for ESRD and CKD patients.
• This position provides coordination of care between the patient, family, physician, provider and care teams, the community, and Regional Operations Manager.
• DaVita IKC is an integrated care division of DaVita Inc. working on DaVita’s vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients.

Requirements

• A.D.N degree from accredited school of nursing required; B.S.N preferred; three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required
• Continuing education credits maintained as required by state of practice required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in clinical nursing is strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in renal nursing preferred
• Case management experience is required. In lieu of case management experience, 3 or more years of experience assessing patient needs, developing and managing individualized care plans, coordinating services across interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through complex healthcare transitions is required
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data and managing to clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in change agent role
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of CQI techniques
• Previous experience in healthcare performance coaching required
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to modify personal practice patterns to adapt to new / electronic processes and increased productivity expectations as it pertains to Capella implementation
• Current driver’s license in state employed with positive driving record and able to meet requirements of insurance coverage required
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
• Functional proficiency with DaVita specific clinical software programs, including Capella, required within 90 days of employment
• Home office with internet connectivity at minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required

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.