Nephrology Nurse Navigator

RenalCare Associates • Peoria, IL

18h • $35 - $45

About The Position

RenalCare Associates is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nephrology Nurse Navigator. The role focuses on patient education and care coordination, helping people with chronic kidney disease understand their options and move through the stages of kidney disease with continuity of care. The Nurse Navigator works with nephrologists, clinical teams, and outside healthcare partners to support patients and families through treatment decisions and care transitions.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, with authorization to practice in the applicable state.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple patient care needs.
• Excellent communication skills and an interest in patient education and advocacy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nursing experience in nephrology, dialysis, transplant care, chronic disease management, or a related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about chronic kidney disease, disease progression, and available treatment options.
• Explain dialysis modalities, including in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up for transplant evaluations, dialysis access planning, and other specialized services.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, clinic nurses, dialysis centers, and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care.
• Monitor and track patient care milestones, laboratory results, referrals, and treatment-planning needs according to established clinical protocols.
• Identify barriers to timely care and help patients connect with appropriate resources.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients and families navigating treatment decisions and care transitions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate important updates to appropriate care team members.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a company HSA contribution.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees receive a 3% Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution after one year of employment.
• Employees who contribute to the plan may be eligible for a company match of up to 4%.
• Profit-sharing contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree