Registered Nurse RN Case Manager

DaVita Kidney Care • Whittier, CA

4d • $41 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The role works autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare team members to minimize fragmentation of care and coordinate services among patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, community resources, and the Regional Operations Manager.

This hybrid, field-based position supports patients in Whittier, California, and surrounding cities. It requires a dedicated home office and travel within an assigned territory three to four days per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability.

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care is DaVita Inc.’s integrated care division. Its teams of nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners, and business professionals manage care for patients with late-stage CKD and ESRD. The organization emphasizes quality patient care, improved outcomes, patient experience, and professional development.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited school of nursing; a three-year diploma from an accredited diploma program may be substituted for a nursing degree.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state of practice.
• At least five years of clinical nursing experience.
• Case management experience, or at least three years assessing patient needs, developing and managing individualized care plans, coordinating services across interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through complex healthcare transitions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data and management of clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in a change agent role.
• Knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement (CQI) techniques.
• Previous experience in healthcare performance coaching.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to adapt personal practice patterns to new or electronic processes and increased productivity expectations related to Capella implementation.
• Current driver’s license in the state of employment, a positive driving record, and ability to meet insurance coverage requirements.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Functional proficiency with DaVita clinical software programs, including Capella, within 90 days of employment.
• Home office with internet connectivity of at least 1 Mbps upload and 1 Mbps download.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory three to four days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
• At least three years of renal nursing experience.
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care for ESRD and CKD patients.
• Minimize fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system.
• Coordinate care among patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, community resources, and the Regional Operations Manager.
• Travel within the assigned territory to support patients, typically three to four days per week.
• Accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability through schedule flexibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and PTO cash out.
• Family resources.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) counseling sessions.
• Access to Headspace.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

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