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Posting Date

08/12/20263201 S 323rd St,Federal Way,Washington,98001-5023,United States of AmericaJob Posting: Palliative Care Clinician

Location: National/Remote (anywhere in the continental United States)
Team: Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) - Specialty Care

About This Opportunity

Are you an experienced RN or LCSW with a deep understanding of patient needs and a passion for ensuring they receive the right care at the right time?

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable RN or LCSW with strong clinical acumen to step into a pivotal role as a Palliative Care Clinician. This is an opportunity to play a vital part in specializing in and growing a national kidney care palliative program.

You will serve as a subject matter expert and the central point of contact between our palliative care team and broader kidney care teams. As a member of our team, you will be accountable for triaging complex kidney patients and ensuring a seamless transition to the appropriate palliative resources.

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) is the integrated care division of DaVita Inc. working on DaVita's vision to provide integrated care to all ESRD patients, who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations in the US. Our dedicated nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners (NPs) and business professionals integrate and manage care for patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD) across the US each month.

We've proven that integrating care achieves the triple aim of improved patient quality of life, better outcomes and lower total cost of care. What sets DaVita IKC apart is that we not only provide great care management, but we start with our heart with our patients and each other. We focus on creating both a great experience for our patients and a special place to work for our teammates.

We're on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients. To help us achieve our vision, we're investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team. When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You'll Do

As the Palliative Care Clinician, you will use your clinical expertise to help guide kidney patients and teammates. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Expert Clinical Review and Triage:

Serve as the point of contact for incoming patient referrals to the Kidney Palliative Care Program.

Using robust clinical judgment and insight, conduct medical record reviews and collaborate with the care team to determine the advance care planning needs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) patients.

Seamless Care Coordination and Communication:

Provide clear, actionable guidance and next steps for the palliative care RN or Social Worker to ensure a warm and efficient handoff.

Provide clear and consistent communication across the interdisciplinary team regarding patient enrollment and the plan of care.

Consultative Partner to Care Teams:

Act as a dedicated consultant to provide timely education and guidance to peers.

Identify trends, highlight educational opportunities, and act as a collaborative partner with leadership on quality improvement initiatives.

Why This Role is a Great Career Move

Become a Subject Matter Expert: Deepen your clinical expertise in kidney palliative care, becoming a go-to resource for interdisciplinary teams.

Drive Efficiency and Quality: Your work will enhance the quality and consistency of care from the very first palliative clinician engagement with the patient and caregiver.

Strengthen Collaboration: You will be at the heart of the partnership among interdisciplinary teams, fostering shared learning and elevating the level of care provided across the entire patient journey.

What We're Looking For

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an active, unencumbered license.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or social work required.

Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in clinical nursing or social work required.

Hospice or palliative care experience required.

Renal nursing or social work experience preferred.

Proven expertise in medical record interpretation, patient assessment, and care planning.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, consultative feedback to clinical peers.

A strategic thinker who can identify trends, solve problems, and work collaboratively to improve processes.

Work from home office with demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic, remote environment.

Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required.

Home office with internet connectivity at a minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB download speed required.

Ability to work on a Monday- Friday schedule. We serve patients nationwide.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family:Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, accessHeadspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs:DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $87,400-$116,000 per year.RN Case Manager Expert (IKC): $88,000-$130,000 per year.If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hourWashington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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