Case Manager RN

Somatus - Revolutionizing Kidney Care; Danbury (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their mission of transforming kidney care. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your nursing expertise to ensure continuity of care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Your responsibilities will include coordinating treatment plans, engaging with patients and healthcare teams, and utilizing your skills to optimize patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that values collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.

Benefits

Subsidized Healthcare Coverage

3 Weeks' Vacation (PTO)

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellness Benefits

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active RN license in CT with 2+ years of nursing experience.
• Experience in renal, CKD, or dialysis care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate care continuity using nursing knowledge in various settings.
• Coordinate treatment plans and triage interventions effectively.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Renal Care

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Registered Nurse License in CT

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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 established contracts and patients’ health plan benefits. It involves facilitating care continuity using basic nursing knowledge and skills to ensure resource utilization and quality outcomes. The role performs care management functions on-site or telephonically as needed.

This is a fully remote role where compact licensure is strongly preferred; CT 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, families, and caregivers as needed to discuss care and treatment plans.
• 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' skills.
• Uses protocols and pathways aligned with disease management programs to optimize outcomes.
• Monitors and coaches patients to maximize self-management using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Oversees discharge provisions, including follow-up appointments, home health, social services, transportation, etc.
• Works with the care team, demonstrating accountability for patient management and outcomes.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, hospitalists, care facilities, patients, and families.
• Assists members to maximize benefits according to health plans.
• Participates actively 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license in CT; 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 in MS Office and ability to work in a Windows environment.
• Access to dedicated home workspace with high-speed internet.
• Ability to work the specified schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Other Duties

Responsibilities may evolve; reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities. Somatus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.