Manager, Nurse Practitioner (IKC)

DaVita Kidney Care

96d • $141,000 - $194,000

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager to join us in Omaha, NE region. The Nurse Practitioner Manager leads and manages IKC nurse practitioners (NPs) in the Iowa and Nebraska market. In this role you will provide oversight, coaching, supervision and onboarding of NPs to ensure that quality, cost-effective care is provided for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and/or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients. You will participate in population health management and overall financial viability of the program. This role functions autonomously, yet in partnership with operational and clinical leadership on quality initiatives, outcomes and performance measurements. Managers may have a small patient roster, and flexes within reason, with the needs of the business such as providing coverage for open positions as needed.

Requirements

• Experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology or Case Management.
• Experience in managing chronic diseases (CHF, diabetes, hypertension, diabetes).
• Manage population health (hospitalization).
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 1-year experience in supervision or leadership role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding the needs and care of chronic disease.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical lead for a team of NPs, and oversee their work; including providing in the field supervision and coaching.
• Ensure NP quality and productivity, including documenting findings, appropriate diagnoses, closing Plan of Care gaps, and accurate coding.
• Support NP hiring efforts and oversee onboarding of new NPs.
• Provide ongoing clinical guidance and training to NPs to improve understanding of CKD, ESKD, and commonly associated chronic conditions.
• Serve as key leader of clinical and operational strategy working with Medical Officer and Operations leadership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline NP workflow and focus management intensity on high risk, high-utilization members.
• Lead complex case reviews and timely support of complex case escalations of high utilization and high-risk members working with a team of specialized resources and patient’s care team, and payor resources.
• Know and comply with DaVita, PC 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); and, State or Federal regulations of Injury Prevention and Safety Training Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees