RN - Palliative Care Clinician REMOTE

DaVita Kidney Care • Washington, DC

2d • $87,400 - $116,000 • Remote

About The Position

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable RN or LCSW with strong clinical acumen to step into a pivotal role as a Palliative Care Clinician. This is an opportunity to play a vital part in specializing in and growing a national kidney care palliative program. You will serve as a subject matter expert and the central point of contact between our palliative care team and broader kidney care teams. As a member of our team, you will be accountable for triaging complex kidney patients and ensuring a seamless transition to the appropriate palliative resources. DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) is the integrated care division of DaVita Inc. working on DaVita’s vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients, who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations in the US. Our dedicated nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners (NPs) and business professionals integrate and manage care for patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) across the US each month. We’ve proven that integrating care achieves the triple aim of improved patient quality of life, better outcomes and lower total cost of care. What sets DaVita IKC apart is that we not only provide great care management, but we start with our heart with our patients and each other. We focus on creating both a great experience for our patients and a special place to work for our teammates. We’re on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients. To help us achieve our vision, we’re investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team. When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an active, unencumbered license.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or social work required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in clinical nursing or social work required.
• Hospice or palliative care experience required.
• Proven expertise in medical record interpretation, patient assessment, and care planning.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, consultative feedback to clinical peers.
• A strategic thinker who can identify trends, solve problems, and work collaboratively to improve processes.
• Work from home office with demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic, remote environment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required.
• Home office with internet connectivity at a minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required.
• Ability to work on a Monday- Friday schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Renal nursing or social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for incoming patient referrals to the Kidney Palliative Care Program.
• Using robust clinical judgment and insight, conduct medical record reviews and collaborate with the care team to determine the advance care planning needs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) patients.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance and next steps for the palliative care RN or Social Worker to ensure a warm and efficient handoff.
• Provide clear and consistent communication across the interdisciplinary team regarding patient enrollment and the plan of care.
• Act as a dedicated consultant to provide timely education and guidance to peers.
• Identify trends, highlight educational opportunities, and act as a collaborative partner with leadership on quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs
• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed