REACH Care Manager (RN)
Overview
REACH Kidney Care, a division of Dialysis Clinic, Inc., is a kidney health management program designed to benefit patients along the continuum of kidney disease through health education, self-management, behavior change counseling, coordination of care with other providers, and patient navigation services. This program includes assisting patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The goal of the REACH care team is to educate, support, and empower self-care to improve kidney health and delay the need for renal replacement therapies (RRT). For people who do progress to ESRD, the REACH care team aims to increase preemptive renal transplants (before the need for RRT), facilitate a successful transition to RRT or medical management (MM), increase renal transplant rates after the start of dialysis, and address advance care planning. The REACH Care Manager provides remote (telephonic and video conference) education, care coordination, and navigation services for people with advanced kidney disease. This role empowers patients in self-management of their condition and following their current kidney care provider’s treatment plan. REACH goals for better kidney health include supporting an informed patient-centered treatment choice and subsequently at optimal transition. The REACH Care Manager coordinates care and communicates effectively with partnering nephrology providers as well as other members of the REACH multidisciplinary care team. Success is defined by patient engagement, patient-centered treatment choices, and optimal transitions to kidney failure. This position will reside and cover our locations in Montana. Schedule: Full-time Compensation: Pay range from $83,200 annually, depending on nursing and dialysis experience Benefits: Paid 12-week training with preceptor Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee Paid time off (PTO) including holidays Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent Education reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program Among others
Responsibilities
Patient Education and Care Coordination
- Educate patients and families on CKD management and modality choices.• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team (social worker, dietitian, pharmacist).• Review medical records and update REACH EMR.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN, AA, diploma). Preferred: 5 years as a registered nurse; 1 year of dialysis experience. Required: Current Registered Nurse license. Must be 21+ with valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. For more information about equal opportunity please see: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf. Apply To This Job