RN Case Manager- Buffalo, NY - Hybrid Remote

Posting Date: 08/31/2026 | 3801 Taylor Rd, Orchard Park, New York, 14127, United States of America

About the role

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 covering Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas. Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility 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. Responsibilities include coordinating care between the patient, family, physician, provider and care teams, the community, and the Regional Operations Manager.

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) is the integrated care division of DaVita Inc., working toward DaVita’s vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients—some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations in the US. The team integrates and manages 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, achieving the triple aim of improved patient quality of life, better outcomes, and lower total cost of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care for ESRD and CKD patients
• Minimize fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system
• Coordinate care between patients, families, physicians, providers, care teams, the community, and the Regional Operations Manager
• Adapt personal practice patterns to new/electronic processes and increased productivity expectations related to Capella implementation

Qualifications

• A.D.N degree from an accredited school of nursing required; B.S.N preferred; three-year diploma from an 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
• 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; 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 of employment with a positive driving record and ability to meet insurance coverage requirements
• 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