Nephrology Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Education

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

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.