RN Nephrology Navigator: Education & Care Coordination

RENALCARE ASSOCIATES S C; Peoria (IL); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical with company HSA contribution

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match up to 4% and

Profit-sharing contributions

Descripción de la vacante

RenalCare Associates in Peoria, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator to educate patients with chronic kidney disease and coordinate their care across nephrology, dialysis, and transplant services. This full-time role emphasizes education, care continuity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will work with nephrologists and clinic staff to guide patients through treatment options, monitor outcomes, and ensure timely care while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Organizational skills

Independent work

EHR experience

Educación

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

RenalCare Associates in Peoria, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator to educate patients with chronic kidney disease and coordinate their care across nephrology, dialysis, and transplant services. This full-time role emphasizes education, care continuity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will work with nephrologists and clinic staff to guide patients through treatment options, monitor outcomes, and ensure timely care while maintaining comprehensive documentation.