RN Case Manager - DaVita IKC - Pittsburgh
About The Position
The RN Case Manager works autonomously and collaboratively with the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), while minimizing fragmentation in the healthcare delivery system. The role coordinates care among patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, the community, and the Regional Operations Manager. This hybrid, field-based position serves Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. It requires a dedicated home office and travel within an assigned territory three to four days per week. The RN must live in Pittsburgh or a surrounding city; territory assignments may change according to business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability. DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC), the integrated care division of DaVita Inc., manages care for people with late-stage CKD and ESRD. Its multidisciplinary team works to improve patient quality of life and outcomes while lowering the total cost of care. DaVita IKC emphasizes compassionate patient care, training, professional growth, and quality outcomes. The role requires an active RN license in the state of practice, with Ohio and Indiana licensure specified in the position highlights or the ability to obtain licensure in a state where the candidate is not currently licensed. The RN must maintain continuing education credits required by the state of practice. The position also requires a current driver’s license in the state employed, a positive driving record, and the ability to meet insurance coverage requirements. A home office with internet connectivity of at least 1 Mbps upload and download is required.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited nursing school; a three-year diploma from an accredited diploma program may substitute for a nursing degree.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; must hold an active Ohio and Indiana RN license or be able to obtain licensure in a state where not currently licensed.
- 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 in DaVita-specific clinical software programs, including Capella, within 90 days of employment.
- Dedicated home office with internet connectivity of at least 1 Mbps upload and 1 Mbps download.
- Must be located in Pittsburgh or surrounding cities and able to travel within the assigned territory three to four days per week.
- Flexibility to accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability.
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 while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system.
- Coordinate care among patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, the community, and the Regional Operations Manager.
- Adapt personal work practices to new or electronic processes and increased productivity expectations related to Capella implementation.
- Become functionally proficient in DaVita-specific clinical software programs, including Capella, within 90 days of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off and PTO cash out.
- Family resources and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
