Registered Nurse Care Manager, VBC

Somatus; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health coverage

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Somatus is seeking an RN Care Manager to support high-needs CKD and ESKD populations through in-person home visits, clinic coordination, and collaboration with nephrology practices.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans, travel within your assigned region, and help patients navigate care transitions and education.

Qualifications

• RN license required; must be able to obtain licensure in other states if needed.
• 2+ years of RN experience working in a multidisciplinary team with physicians.
• Valid BLS certification from an AHA or Red Cross facility.
• Renal/CKD or Dialysis care experience as a main focus of your job.
• Reside in an area with high-speed internet or have access to reliable broadband.
• Willingness to travel to partner hospitals, clinics and facilities; regular local travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and care coordination for high-risk patients in home, clinic, or facility settings.
• Schedule and conduct home visits or visits at dialysis clinics to support care plans.
• Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.

Skills

RN License

RN Experience

BLS Certified

CKD/Dialysis

Education

BSN Preferred

Tools

MS Office

EHR Systems

Job description

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™.

Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through awhole ‑ personapproach, we deliveroutcomes ‑ drivenintegrated care and show up #SomatusStrong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.

We hire the brightest and boldest — talent driven by purpose and impact. Since our founding in 2016, our growth trajectoryisn’tjust a milestone —it’sa signal. Our leadership values culture and leads with intention as weremaindedicated to driving clinical excellence.

Does this sound like you? Keep reading.

HowWe’llSupport You:

We offer 25+ health, growth, and wealth workperksto help teammates be the best version of themselves, including:

• Subsidized personal healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision, plus Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of 3 weeks’ Vacation (PTO)
• Professional development: CEU and tuition reimbursement

The RN Care Manager, VBCfocuseson highneedsChronic Kidney Disease(CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) populations that face multiple challenges, from accessing resources to adhering to a physician’s treatment plan. The RNCareManager will work closely with Somatus patients and physician practices, working closely with thePatient Health Advocate toestablishtrust with physicians and practices.

The RNCare Manager,VBCisan important part of the interdisciplinary care team. Theyare responsible foroutreach,scheduling face-to-face visits with members in their homes, dialysis clinics,and/orphysician offices to support higher-risk members who needbarrier assessments,and face-to-face care plan education. In addition, our field nurses develop trusting relationships with the nephrology practices in their markets and work closely with those practices to supportincreased collaborationto improve patientoutcomes.

This is aphysician practice partnershiprolethat involvesmeeting with members inclinical,home,and facility settings,within their designated locations.

Partner closely with physicians and practice staff toestablisha collaborative working relationship focused on improving patient outcomes. Serve as Somatus’ primary representative within the practice andbuild trusted relationships over time.

Support the care team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating regular interdisciplinary care team meetings with partnered practices to improve outcomes for complex, high-priority patients.

Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with patients and provider offices through in-person and telephonic engagement.

Develop strong partnerships with provider practice teams to support both clinical and operational goals and improve the overall quality of patient care.

Collaborate with provider practices to develop and optimize workflows that align with operational objectives and care team processes.

Educate provider practices on the Somatus program and reinforce collaborative, integrated workflows.

Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person, telehealth or on-phone interaction,including comprehensive assessments, transitional care assessments and reassessments.

Travel to member homes, facilities, and physician offices to conduct visits, participate in care planning, and deliver care coordination services.

Utilize nursing assessment skills to identify medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health barriers affecting the treatment plan.

In collaboration with the patient, nephrologist, PCP, and interdisciplinary care team, develop and implement individualized care plans to address identified needs, remove barriers to care, and improve overall health outcomes.

Manage patients through transitions of care by supporting effective handoffs and minimizing preventable readmissions.

Assess the patient’s knowledge of their discharge care requirements and renal condition and provide education and self-management support.

Provide clinical guidance and oversight to both non-licensed (community health workers, health coaches) and licensed (social workers, renal dietitians) team members, delegating tasks as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• RN license and ability to get licensed in other states as needed
• 2+ years of RN experience, including working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and Physicians.
• Valid BLS certification ONLY from a licensed AHA or American Red Cross training facility or provider.
• Renal, Chronic Kidney Disease or Dialysis Care experience asa main focusof your job
• Residein a location that can receive ahigh-speedinternet connection or canleverageexisting high-speed internet service
• Comfortable traveling to partner hospitals, clinics, and community-based facilities within your assigned region to support care coordination, build relationships, and collaborate with clinical teams. Regular local travel is a key part of this role. Somatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the ADA, to support all team members in performing the essential functions of their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN or higher level of education
• Field-based experience going into homes
• Telephonic case management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and experienceto empowerpatients in self-management and shared decision - making .

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members .

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong community engagement and facilitation skills.

Ability to consult with physicians and other team members to ensure that care plan is successfully implemented .

Participate actively in assigned Care Management Coordination Committee (CMCC) meetings .

Core values consistent with a patient-centered approach to care

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment based on member and client needs (field-based or remote work) .

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Effective written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate respect and cultural awareness during interactions with patients and clients

Computer proficiency, to include strong data entry, utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and telecom devices including the ability to type and talk at the same time while navigating multiple applications

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Reside in a location that can receive a high-speed internet connection or can leverage existing high-speed internet service .

Access to private dedicated home workspace free from distractions and to protect patient privacy regarding HIPAA and Privacy regulations .

Ability to travel throughout the assigned region to conduct home, provider, or facility visits , depending on the assigned market needs , as needed 75% of the time .

Ability to work assigned schedule to meet patient and client expectations.

Ability to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our priority is the health and safety of our members, colleagues, partners, and community. For this position, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, annual Influenza vaccination, along with immunizations for Hepatitis, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and TB for employment.