RN Case Manager Experienced (IKC-CA)

DAVITA • El Segundo, CA

31d • $41 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Case Manager functions autonomously and in collaboration with healthcare team members to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), while minimizing fragmentation of care. The role coordinates care among patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, community resources, and the Regional Operations Manager.

This is a hybrid, field-based role supporting 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 (IKC) 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. DaVita IKC emphasizes quality patient care, improved outcomes, patient experience, and professional growth for teammates.

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 of experience 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 managing clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in a change-agent role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of 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 MS Word and Outlook.
• Functional proficiency with DaVita-specific 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).

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.
• Assess patient needs, develop and manage individualized care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary services, and support patients through complex healthcare transitions as applicable.
• Accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability through schedule flexibility.
• Travel within the assigned territory three to four days per week.

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.

What This Job Offers

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