Caseload Management: Reviewing a roster of high-risk patients (often ~100+)
Field Visits: Traveling to dialysis centers or nephrology offices to meet patients during their treatment/appointment
Assessments: Conducting Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs)—head-to-toe assessments covering medical, social, and emotional needs
Education & Coordination: Teaching patients about comorbidities (diabetes, heart failure), reconciling medications, and arranging follow-up care to prevent hospital readmissions
Documentation: Heavy focus on documentation for risk adjustment and care plans (often completed from home)
Outcome Focus: Reducing hospitalizations and managing overall health long-term . Care coordination along with Nurse Practitioner and Care Coordinator.

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 required
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in renal nursing 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
Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred
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.

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.

RN Case Manager – IKC

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