RN Case Manager- Buffalo, NY - Hybrid Remote

• Location: Buffalo, NY- Hybrid - Remote
  This is a hybrid, field based role requiring a dedicated home office and the ability to travel 3-4 days per week within an assigned territory. Coverage includes Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday
  Flexibility is required to accommodate patient needs and nephrology partner availability.

• Employment Type: Full-Time

This position functions autonomously and in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system for ESRD and CKD patients. This position provides coordination of care between the patient, family, physician, provider and care teams, the community, and Regional Operations Manager.

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) is an the integrated care division of DaVita Inc. working on DaVita’s vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients, who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations in the US.  Our more than 600 dedicated nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners (NPs) and business professionals integrate and manage care for more than 20,000 patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) across the US each month. 

We’ve proven that integrating care achieves the triple aim of improved patient quality of life, better outcomes and lower total cost of care. What sets DaVita IKC apart is that we not only provide great care management but we start with our heart with our patients and each other. We focus on creating both a great experience for our patients and a special place to work for our teammates. 

We’re on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients.  To help us achieve our vision, we’re investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team.  When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.                                                            

Qualifications for the Shining Star for our DaVita IKC Registered Nurse are:

• A.D.N degree from accredited school of nursing required; B.S.N preferred; three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required

• Continuing education credits maintained as required by state of practice required

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in clinical nursing is strongly preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in renal nursing preferred

• Case management experience is required. In lieu of case management experience, 3 or more years of experience assessing patient needs, developing and managing individualized care plans, coordinating services across interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through complex healthcare transitions is required

• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data and managing to clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes

• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in change agent role

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of CQI techniques

• Previous experience in healthcare performance coaching required

• Current CPR certification required

• Ability to modify personal practice patterns to adapt to new / electronic processes and increased productivity expectations as it pertains to Capella implementation

• Current driver’s license in state employed with positive driving record and able to meet requirements of insurance coverage required

• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required

• Functional proficiency with DaVita specific clinical software programs, including Capella, required within 90 days of employment

• Home office with internet connectivity at minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required