The DaVita Integrated Kidney Care Supportive Care Case Manager/Palliative Care (RN) serves as a clinical subject matter expert and specialized support layer for patients with advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).
Leverages deep expertise in Palliative care to lead complex Goals of Care (GOC) and advance care planning discussions, navigating patients to comfort resources.
Functions autonomously to support the primary Integrated Kidney Care team with high-acuity patients, coordinating between the dialysis center, Nephrologist, primary care, and external agencies.
Lead complex conversations and conduct in-depth, compassionate telephonic discussions to educate patients on treatment options and ensure alignment with their wishes.
Assess symptom burden (pain, anxiety, dyspnea) and collaborate with providers to implement nursing interventions that improve Quality of Life (QOL).
Requirements
Minimum of 2+ years experience as an RN in Palliative medicine required
Minimum of five (5) years experience as an RN required
Must be located in Mountain or Pacific Time Zones only
2+ years of care plan creation, proactive discharge planning and utilization.
Current RN License is required, BSN preferred.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in EMR systems (Cerner), Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel), and virtual communication platforms.
Home office with internet connectivity at a minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace ®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.