Registered Nurse RN Case Manager

About the role

Remote RN Case Manager supporting ESRD and CKD patients across California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. Based in Northern California, Salem/Portland (OR), or Seattle/Tacoma (WA) area with flexibility to reside in surrounding cities. Requires travel throughout assigned territory and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, community, and Regional Operations Manager to coordinate quality, cost‑effective care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate patient‑centered care for ESRD and CKD patients.
• Act as liaison between patient, family, physician, provider, care teams, community, and Regional Operations Manager.
• Support both ESKD and CKD patients throughout CA, OR, NV, and WA as needed.
• Travel throughout assigned territory to meet patient and partner needs.
• Work autonomously and in collaboration with healthcare team to minimize fragmentation of care delivery.

Requirements

• Current RN license in California, Oregon, and Washington, or willingness to obtain licensure in any of these states where not already licensed.
• Based in Northern California, Salem/Portland (OR), or Seattle/Tacoma (WA) area (flexibility to reside in surrounding cities).
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license in state of employment with positive driving record meeting insurance requirements.
• Home office with internet connectivity of at least 1 Mbps upload and 1 Mbps download.

Qualifications

• ADN degree from accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred; three‑year diploma from accredited diploma program may be substituted for nursing degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in clinical nursing strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in renal nursing preferred.
• Case management experience required; otherwise 3+ years of experience assessing patient needs, developing and managing individualized care plans, coordinating services across interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients through complex healthcare transitions.
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management for clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness as a change agent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CQI techniques.
• Previous experience in healthcare performance coaching required.
• Ability to adapt personal practice to new/electronic processes and increased productivity expectations related to Capella implementation.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong care coordination and case management abilities.
• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and DaVita clinical systems (Capella).
• Ability to manage clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction data.
• Change‑agent mindset and CQI expertise.
• Healthcare performance coaching experience.
• Adaptability to electronic workflows and productivity expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off (PTO) with cash‑out option.
• Family resources, EAP counseling, access to Headspace®.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on‑demand virtual leadership courses via StarLearning.
• Eligibility for benefits begins first day of month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.

Pay

Wage range: $41.00 – $55.