Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice (Patient Care Navigator, RN)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Navigator RN in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will be responsible for coordinating care for patients diagnosed with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 4 and 5. This role involves ensuring that patients receive appropriate follow-up care and treatment plans as per established standards. The navigator will work closely with attending physicians and care team members to prepare patients for end-stage renal disease, focusing on education, nutrition, referrals, and supportive care.

Requirements

Master’s in Nursing RN or LVN
Minimum of one year of nephrology experience required.
Experience in a clinic setting.
A bachelor’s degree and at least two year’s of relevant experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of relevant experience
Experienced in chronic dialysis

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for ADPKD patients.
Assist patients with ADPKD with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
Schedule follow up visits (e.g., phone calls) to ensure the patients needs were met during the care.
Visit and confirm any medication changes.
Provide education and acts as information resource to patients with ADPKD.
Provide proactive annual check-in with each patient to assess need for other services they may not be aware of (e.g., mental health, nutritionist, pain specialist).
Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education on ADPKD.
Facilitate pre-authorization for insurance coverage of medication, imaging, and other services key to ADPKD management.
Refer as needed ADPKD patients to kidney transplantation or educate on various dialysis modalities.
Be the central point of contact for all navigated patients with ADPKD; including interaction with medical, nursing, ancillary services, and when appropriate the clinical research coordinator.
Identify potential patients for Clinical Trials protocols and coordinates with the research coordinator to consent the patient.
Identify patients with Chronic Kidney Disease stages 4 and 5 at the University of Colorado Hospital, Longmont, Lowry, Lone Tree and Castle Rock office.
Monitor and coordinate care with attending physicians and care team members.
Ensure appropriate treatment plans are followed for CKD patients.
Provide CKD education to patients.
Facilitate medical nutrition therapy for patients.
Refer patients for vascular access placement when appropriate.
Assist in advance care planning discussions if necessary.
Coordinate follow-up care according to established intervals.
Refer patients for pre-emptive transplant when appropriate.
Provide options of care for end-stage renal disease.
Facilitate chronic care management referrals when necessary.
Discuss dialysis modalities with patients.