Renal Care Coordinator - Las Vegas

Interwell Health • Las Vegas, NV

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Renal Care Coordinators (RCCs) are clinical professionals embedded within a local nephrology practice. They organize care for patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) by providing support, education, and care coordination, with the goal of helping patients have an optimal start to dialysis. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and may include light travel to nearby satellite locations. Specific travel details will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of previous experience in clinical renal patient care.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: renal transplant, dialysis, or CKD patient care.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of diabetes and cardiovascular disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ knowledge of late-stage CKD and available treatments, providing education to support informed decisions about managing health issues during the transition to renal replacement therapy (RRT).
• Provide support, guidance, and care coordination for patients seeking conservative or palliative care.
• Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure patients and, where applicable, family members receive comprehensive information about treatment modalities, including hemodialysis at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative care.
• Educate patients about hemodialysis access types, emphasizing the health and safety benefits of an AV fistula or AV graft compared with a central venous catheter.
• Organize late-stage CKD patient education within the nephrology practice, including modality selection, permanent access placement and maintenance, and stable transition to RRT.
• Participate in interpreting summary clinical data and using it to improve late-stage CKD care processes.

What This Job Offers

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