Care manager

What We Strive For

At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.
  
  

What You’ll Do

Strive’s RN Care Managers are a critical part of supporting patient care for individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Serving as a vital resource for patients, families, local care teams, and healthcare professionals, the RN Care Manager coordinates services to optimize care delivery. While primarily conducted via telecommunication, this role may necessitate on-site visits to various healthcare settings or patient homes. This hybrid role includes in-home visits based on patient requirements, with potential face-to-face meetings with colleagues and leadership as needed. This role will report to the Lead, RN Care Manager.

The Day to Day

• Works closely with the care team to craft personalized and thorough care plans addressing the clinical and non-clinical needs of each patient.
• Conducts regular assessments onsite and virtually to detect undisclosed medical or social issues and changes in the home environment that could pose risks, promptly referring such matters to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Initiates proactive outreach to patients and/or clinics as outlined in program guidelines to evaluate their status, offer assistance, and address inquiries promptly.
• Manages a diverse patient panel, swiftly and accurately evaluating individual needs while adhering to NCQA standards for complex case management.
• Communicates updates to the care team and family members, identifying gaps in patient understanding of their health status and delivering tailored education and resources to promote informed decision-making.
• Acts as a liaison with dialysis facilities, conveying care plan updates to facilitate smooth transitions in care, and maintains accurate program software records.
• Generates and evaluates reports using Strive data platforms to identify trends, anomalies, and areas requiring focus.
• Provides culturally sensitive care to meet the diverse needs of Strive patients, fostering collaboration and communication among all clinical team members to enhance care provision.
• Utilizes clinical judgment, analytical skills, regular and predictable attendance, and comprehensive knowledge of case management programs to deliver high-quality care.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree from accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. 3+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification. Current BLS or CPR Certification required. Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes. Provides in-person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in nephrology, ER, ICU, Cardiac, or Ambulatory Complex case management nursing.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft 365 Suite (word, outlook, excel) due to working in a hybrid-remote environment.
  
  

About You

• Experience developing strong patient and family relationships that foster engagement and best outcomes for all aspects of Strive Health’s Model of Care.
• Demonstrated experience with proactively contacting patients and/or clinic on a frequent basis to assess both clinical and non-clinical needs.
• Proficiency with documenting and navigating electronic medical records (EMR) and care plan management.
  
  

Annual Salary Range: $74,000.00-$90,000.00

Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.