Nephrology Care Navigator

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities with

Personal growth support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nursing Care Coordinator for the Nephrology Clinic. This full-time role on the first shift coordinates patient care, dialysis scheduling, and disease education within a dynamic internal medicine specialty setting.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, lab monitoring, and effective communication with nephrologists and the care team to improve quality of life for patients with kidney disease.

Qualifications

• RN with 3+ years experience OR LPN with RN-equivalent experience approved by CNO, including at least 1 year in RN role.
• BSN required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment and clinical protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide patient education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care delivery for a designated patient group to optimize quality and cost outcomes.
• Manage dialysis scheduling and treatment plan coordination within ambulatory or specialty clinics.
• Provide education on disease management and act as patient advocate.
• Monitor lab results and facilitate referrals to nephrology and other specialists.
• Support care transitions across settings to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent clinical judgment

Prioritization and organization

Critical thinking and analytical

Team collaboration

Patient care equipment handling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education and patient teaching

Education

BSN degree

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Graphic software (preferred)

Job description

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nursing Care Coordinator for the Nephrology Clinic. This full-time role on the first shift coordinates patient care, dialysis scheduling, and disease education within a dynamic internal medicine specialty setting.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, lab monitoring, and effective communication with nephrologists and the care team to improve quality of life for patients with kidney disease.