Case Manager RN

Somatus - Revolutionizing Kidney Care; Buford (GA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated RN to provide care management for patients with chronic kidney disease. This fully remote role requires an active Georgia RN license and offers opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in nursing, particularly in renal care, and will be responsible for coordinating patient care and ensuring quality outcomes. Join a team committed to improving the lives of patients through innovative care solutions.

Benefits

Subsidized healthcare coverage

3 weeks’ Vacation (PTO)

Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement

Curated Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience in hospital or acute care settings.
• Active RN license in GA/Compact; ability to qualify for additional state licenses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment plans and triages interventions appropriate to team members’ skill sets.
• Virtually meets with patients and their families to discuss care and treatment plans.
• Monitors and coaches patients using motivational interviewing techniques.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Motivational Interviewing

Education

BSN

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the hospital and healthier at home.

It takes a village of passionate and tenacious innovators to revolutionize an industry and support individuals living with a chronic disease to fulfill our purpose of creating More Lives, Better Lived. Does this sound like you?

Showing Up Somatus Strong

We foster an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation at every level. Our values bring our mission to life and serve as the DNA for every decision we make:

• Authenticity: We believe in real dialogue. In any interaction, with patients, partners, vendors, or our teammates, we are true to who we are, say what we mean, and mean what we say.
• Collaboration: We appreciate what every person at Somatus brings to the table and believe that together we can do and achieve more.
• Empowerment: We make sure every voice gets heard and all ideas are considered, especially when it comes to our patients’ lives or our partners’ best interests.
• Innovation: We relentlessly look for ways to improve upon the status quo to continuously deliver new solutions.
• Tenacity: We see challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement — especially when new solutions will make a difference for our patients and partners.

Showing Up for You

We offer more than 25 Health, Growth, and Wealth Work Perks to help teammates learn, grow, and be the best version of themselves, including:

• Subsidized, personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Accrual of 3 weeks’ Vacation (PTO)
• Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement
• Curated Wellness Benefits supporting teammates' physical and mental well-being
• Community engagement opportunities
• And more!

This position is responsible for ensuring the continuity of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing appropriate resources within the parameters of established contracts and patients’ health plan benefits. Facilitates continuum of care using basic nursing knowledge, experience, and skills to ensure appropriate resource utilization and patient quality outcomes. Performs care management functions on-site or telephonically as needed.

This is a fully remote role where compact licensure is strongly preferred; GA licensure is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate our company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with each and every internal and external customer.
• Prioritizes patient care needs upon initial visit and addresses emerging issues.
• Virtually meets with patients, their families, and caregivers as needed to discuss care and treatment plans telephonically.
• Identifies and assists with follow-up of high-risk patients in various care settings.
• Consults with physicians and team members to ensure successful care plan implementation.
• Coordinates treatment plans and triages interventions appropriate to team members’ skill sets.
• Uses protocols and pathways aligned with disease management programs to optimize outcomes.
• Monitors and coaches patients using motivational interviewing and behavioral change techniques.
• Oversees discharge provisions, including follow-up appointments and social services, to maintain continuity of care.
• Collaborates with the care team and demonstrates accountability for patient management and outcomes.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, hospitalists, facilities, patients, and families.
• Assists members in maximizing benefits according to health plan.
• Participates in Care Management Coordination Committee (CMCC) meetings.
• Documents patient information and care plans in electronic systems.
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team on assigned caseloads.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

Please note this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license in GA/Compact; ability to qualify for additional state licenses.
• 2+ years of nursing experience in hospital, acute care, or direct care settings.
• Renal, CKD, or Dialysis care experience as a main focus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to navigate a Windows environment while multitasking.
• Dedicated workspace from home with high-speed internet access.
• Ability to work the listed schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Diabetic educator experience
• ICU, Cardiology, or Critical Care experience
• Telephonic case management experience
• Discharge planning experience
• Solid knowledge of hypertension and/or diabetes

Other Duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may change at any time. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Somatus, Inc. is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.