Posting Date
08/12/2026
Job Posting: Palliative Care Clinician
Location: National/Remote (anywhere in the continental United States)
Team: Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) - Specialty Care
What You’ll DoAs 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, access Headspace®, 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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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/hour
Washington 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
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
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
