CKD Care Manager (RN)

CKD Care Manager (RN) $10k Sign On! at Interwell Health Portland, Maine, United States

Interwell Health is a kidney care management company that partners with physicians on its mission to reimagine healthcare—with the expertise, scale, compassion, and vision to set the standard for the industry and help patients live their best lives. We are on a mission to help people and we know the work we do changes their lives. If there is a better way, we will create it. So, if our mission speaks to you, join us!

The Care Manager is a Registered Nurse embedded in a local nephrology practice. The Care Manager is responsible for promoting quality care for our kidney members by providing guidance, support, education, and other care coordination functions as defined by the pertinent program. You will implement the pertinent program as assigned while acting as the subject matter expert and resource for members, colleagues, dialysis staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

This is an onsite, location-based position. Additional details on the specific location will be provided in the interview process. This position is eligible for a one time sign-on bonus of $10,000.00.

The work you will do:

• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff and other members of the patient’s health care team to develop individualized, holistic and kidney care interventions that meet the member’s needs.
• Communicate and coordinate with the patient and appropriate members of the patient’s health care team to develop, execute, and review results of care coordination efforts.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to influence members to engage in their own care.
• Collaborate with providers and members to ensure an optimal and successful transition from chronic kidney disease to renal replacement therapy of choice.
• Partner closely with providers and dialysis clinics to identify and mitigate hospitalization and mortality risk for members.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and project-based work including practice, clinic, and community-based education initiatives.
• Evaluate program processes and make recommendations to management that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.

The skills and qualifications you need:

• Registered Nurse (RN) required with active unrestricted Maine licensure, or a clear and active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical nursing, preferably within renal care, ambulatory care, or complex case management.
• Ability to develop trusted patient and caregiver relationships to drive engagement and outcomes.
• Must have knowledge of teaching-learning process, principles, and methods of adult education.
• Proven understanding of primary care as well as kidney, cardiovascular and diabetes disease processes and their basic management practices.
• Understanding of dialysis modalities and transplant evaluation process is preferred.
• Excellent and professional communication skills.
• Proficiency with navigating electronic medical records (EMR) and adeptness with care documentation.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,260.25 - $88,347.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,260 - $88,347