Nephrology Nurse Navigator

RenalCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company HSA contribution

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Job summary

RenalCare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as a Nephrology Nurse Navigator. This role focuses on patient education, care coordination, and guiding individuals with chronic kidney disease through options and next steps in their care.

You will work with nephrologists, clinical teams, and outside partners to ensure continuity of care and timely referrals, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered education and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing, valid to practice in the applicable state.
• ADN or BSN degree required.
• Clinical nursing experience, preferably in nephrology, dialysis, transplant care, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about chronic kidney disease, disease progression, and treatment options.
• Explain dialysis modalities (in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation).
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up for transplant evaluations, dialysis access planning, and other specialized services.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, clinic nurses, dialysis centers, and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care.
• Monitor patient care milestones, labs, referrals, and treatment planning per protocols.
• Identify barriers to timely care and connect patients with appropriate resources.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients navigating complex treatment decisions and transitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate updates to the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Independent work

EHR experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Full-Time | $35 - $45/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday

No nights. No weekends. No holidays.

We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Nephrology Nurse Navigator. This role focuses on patient education, care coordination, and helping individuals with chronic kidney disease understand their options and take the next steps in their care.

As a Nurse Navigator, you'll work closely with our nephrologists, clinical teams, and outside healthcare partners to help patients move through the different stages of kidney disease with greater confidence and continuity of care.

What You'll Do

• Educate patients and families about chronic kidney disease, disease progression, and available treatment options.
• Help patients understand dialysis modalities, including in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up for transplant evaluations, dialysis access planning, and other specialized services.
• Work collaboratively with nephrologists, clinic nurses, dialysis centers, and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care.
• Monitor and track patient care milestones, laboratory results, referrals, and treatment planning needs in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Identify barriers that may interfere with patients receiving timely care and help connect them with appropriate resources.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients and families navigating complex treatment decisions and transitions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate important updates to the appropriate members of the care team.

Benefits

RenalCare Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, with company HSA contribution, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan that is unparalleled; After one year of employment, eligible employees receive a 3% Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution from RenalCare. Employees who contribute to the plan may also be eligible for a company match of up to 4%, as well as profit-sharing contributions.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, with authorization to practice in the applicable state.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous clinical nursing experience, preferably in nephrology, dialysis, transplant care, chronic disease management, or a related specialty.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple patient care needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in patient education and advocacy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

RenalCare Associates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.