Palliative Care Clinician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary contact for incoming patient referrals to the Kidney Palliative Care Program.

• Perform medical record evaluations and collaborate with the care team to assess advance care planning requirements for CKD and ESKD patients.

• Offer actionable recommendations and subsequent steps to the palliative care RN or Social Worker for smooth and efficient transitions.

• Facilitate communication across the interdisciplinary team regarding patient enrollment and care strategies.

• Deliver timely education and support to clinical colleagues.

• Recognize trends and opportunities for education.

• Collaborate with leadership on quality enhancement initiatives.

• Assess complex kidney patients and connect them with suitable palliative resources.

• Contribute to the expansion of DaVita IKC’s national kidney care palliative program.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Graduate from an accredited nursing or social work program is mandatory.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in clinical nursing or social work is required.

• Experience in hospice or palliative care is essential.

• Renal nursing or social work experience is preferred.

• Proficient in medical record analysis, patient evaluation, and care planning.

• Capable of providing clear and consultative feedback to clinical colleagues.

• Skilled in identifying trends, resolving issues, and enhancing processes collaboratively.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic remote setting.

• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook are required.

• Home office must have internet connectivity of at least 1MB upload and 1MB download speed.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday.

• Must operate from a home office.

• Must be eligible to work anywhere within the continental United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Paid time off.

• PTO cash-out option.

• Family resources.

• EAP counseling services.

• Access to Headspace®.

• Backup child and elder care services.

• Maternity/paternity leave.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses available through DaVita’s StarLearning platform.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.