Renal Care Coordinator (Reno/Carson City, NV)

About the role

Renal Care Coordinators (RCCs) are clinical professionals embedded within a local nephrology practice. The RCCs work to organize the care of late-stage chronic kidney disease patients by providing support, education, and care coordination services with the goal of those patients having an optimal start to dialysis.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient knowledge of late-stage CKD and treatments, educating and informing patients to enable them to make informed decisions regarding the steps to manage health issues during the transition to RRT.
• Provides support, guidance, and coordination of care for patients seeking conservative care or palliative care.
• Acts as a liaison with appropriate staff to ensure every patient and family member (if applicable) receives comprehensive information on specific modality advantages and disadvantages, hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
• Organizes the Nephrology Practice late-stage CKD patient population regarding CKD education, including modality selection, permanent access placement and maintenance, and a stable transition to RRT.
• Participates in the interpretation of summary clinical data and its use in improving late-stage CKD care processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in clinical renal patient care.
• A combination of renal transplant, dialysis, or CKD patient care required.
• Understanding of diabetes and cardiovascular disease processes preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Reno/Carson City, NV. This role may include light travel to nearby satellite locations - specific details will be discussed during the interview process.

Interwell Health

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