VillageHealth Nurse - Integrated Care (ESCOs)

At DaVita we love our patients. We think

you will

too!

Integrated care is a hot healthcare issue these

days but our program has

been NCQA accredited and continuously improving since 1997. Join one of

DaVita's most exciting strategic business lines, DaVita VillageHealth as a

VillageHealth Nurse (RN)! VillageHealth is comprised of an innovative

team of passionate professionals who tailor care plans to the unique needs of

renal patients and work closely with all providers and points of care to

achieve consistency and coordination. We are looking for talented and committed Registered Nurse (RN)

candidates to help bring our team to continued success.

No Brag, JUST FACT

FACT: DaVita VillageHealth is the country's largest renal disease

management organization

FACT: DaVita VillageHealth was the first renal disease management

organization to achieve NCQA Disease Management Accreditation

FACT: As a strategic business initiative of DaVita, Inc.,

VillageHealth benefits from the leadership role that DaVita plays in America's

dialysis and nephrology community

This position is responsible for ensuring the

continuity and coordination of quality, cost-effective care while minimizing

fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system for ESRD and CKD patients. This

position provides coordination of care between the patient, family, physician,

provider and care teams, the community, Acute care facility and Clinical Operations

Manager. The ideal candidate facilitates continuum of patients' care utilizing

advanced nursing knowledge, experience and skills to ensure appropriate

utilization of resources and patient quality outcomes. Performs care management functions on-site or

telephonically as the need arises.

All About VillageHealth.

VillageHealth is a Strategic Business Initiative of DaVita and is comprised of

a dedicated team of specially trained nurses and professionals providing

integrated care management to patients with kidney disease throughout the

US. We provide services to help improve the lives of our patients by

working with them to prevent complications, reduce the number of avoidable

hospitalizations and improve overall health.

Let's face it...the world of

healthcare is dynamic and moves at the speed of light. Unlike many healthcare

companies in the market today, we acknowledge that our teammates are our most

important asset and we want to help them to feel fulfilled in their careers.

When you join the DaVita

Village, you're joining a winning team. 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities

reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all

inclusive. Identify and assist with needs of patients including but not limited

to medical, social, emotional, and financial concerns through medical record

review, consultation with patient, family, and healthcare team members

Obtain

appropriate referrals or appointments for members

Ensure

appropriate parties receive required information

Evaluate,

coordinate, and facilitate patient and/or family access to necessary and

appropriate health, human, and community services

Identify

and redirect use patterns to maximize member benefit and care Implement

innovative nursing interventions appropriate to short- and long-term needs

of patients; ensure care coordination to complement and support medical

treatment plans while integrating psychosocial, physiological, and

discharge planning needs

Coordinate

healthcare services to ESRD and CKD members across continuum of care;

provide follow up for member care; evaluate outcomes

Manage

member care plans to support effective and appropriate medical cost

management and reduce number of hospital re-admissions through proactive

discharge planning Uphold Patient Bill of Rights and right to

confidentiality at all times Know and comply with:

DaVita

policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations

for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, or other governing

agencies)

Standards

necessary to maintain organizational accreditation (such as NCQA)

State

or federal regulations of the Injury Prevention and Safety Training

Program Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Ability

to adjust schedule to accommodate organizational and/or customer needs

with limited notice

Attend

staff meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed

Know,

understand, and follow teammate policies and procedures

Maintain

and meet all annual competencies and skills requirements Travel required:

up to 50% within assigned area

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, licenses, certifications, and

experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as

required. A.D.N degree from accredited school of nursing required; B.S.N

preferred; three-year diploma from accredited diploma program may be

substituted for nursing degree Current RN license in the state of practice

required; continuing education credits maintained as required by state of

practice required Minimum of five (5) years' experience in clinical nursing

required

Minimum

of three (3) years' experience in nursing preferred

Demonstrated

knowledge and understanding of data and managing to clinical, financial,

and patient satisfaction outcomes

Demonstrated

experience and effectiveness in change agent role

Demonstrated

knowledge and understanding of CQI techniques

Previous

experience in healthcare performance coaching required

Certified

Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred

Current

CPR certification required

Ability

to modify personal practice patterns to adapt to new / electronic

processes and increased productivity expectations as it pertains to

Capella implementation

Current

driver's license in state employed with positive driving record and able

to meet requirements of insurance coverage required

Basic

computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required

Functional

proficiency with DaVita specific clinical software programs, including

Capella, required within 90 days of employment

Home

office with internet connectivity at minimum of 1MB upload and 1MB

Join us as we pursue our vision " To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen . "

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

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The DaVita

Village is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran

status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment

substance abuse testing and background verification checks.