Manager, Nurse Practitioner (IKC)
About The Position
DaVita is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager to provide clinical leadership and management for Nurse Practitioners within a designated region. The role supports delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), and works autonomously in partnership with clinical and operational leadership to advance population health, quality outcomes, and program financial sustainability. This is a primarily remote, hybrid role involving work from home and regional travel across several states. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust start and stop times for meetings, trainings, and business needs. A reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated, quiet, private workspace are required for work-from-home days. Candidates must live in the CST or EST time zone.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing with current Nurse Practitioner licensure.
- 4–6 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation for chronic disease management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; intermediate computer skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Must live in the CST or EST time zone.
- Willingness to travel regionally.
- Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, quiet, private workspace for work-from-home days.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in population health, primary/family care, and/or nephrology.
- Experience with Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, documentation, coding, and Health Risk Assessments for high-risk or chronically ill populations.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Nurse Practitioners by providing oversight, coaching, supervision, and performance management.
- Ensure high standards of clinical quality and productivity, including accurate documentation, appropriate diagnoses, closure of Plan of Care gaps, and compliant coding practices.
- Support NP hiring and oversee onboarding of new NPs.
- Provide ongoing clinical guidance, education, and training to NPs on CKD, ESKD, and commonly associated chronic conditions.
- Partner with Medical Officers and Operations Leadership to develop and execute clinical and operational strategies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and prioritize care for high-risk, high-utilization patient populations.
- Lead complex case reviews and manage escalations involving high-risk or high-utilization patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external resources as needed.
- Participate in population health initiatives and contribute to quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and performance measurement.
- Ensure compliance with DaVita policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards such as NCQA.
- Support market Comprehensive Health Evaluations as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Travel regionally to support meetings, trainings, and clinical initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off and PTO cash out.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace®.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
