Nurse Practitioner, Port Charlotte/Sarasota, FL- Hybrid Remote

DaVita•Port Charlotte, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita IKC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide holistic, integrated care for patients with complex kidney conditions in the Port Charlotte/Sarasota, Florida area. The role includes occasional telehealth work from home and travel across an assigned geographic area, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices. Travel expectations may vary based on business needs and patient population. The primary clinical responsibility is completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations to assess and manage comorbid conditions and address patients’ medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. The Nurse Practitioner manages patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, with a focus on slowing disease progression, reducing costs and hospitalizations, and preventing readmissions. The role uses prescriptive authority, medication management, and diagnostic interpretation in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams. The Nurse Practitioner also leads the clinical team in coordinating care with medical treatment plans and addressing patients’ medical and psychosocial needs. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, and self-managed to accommodate patient and nephrology partner availability. There are no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. The position offers a salary range of $118,000–$135,000 per year, competitive benefits, CEU/CME reimbursement, paid license renewals, and opportunities for professional development. DaVita describes its workplace as a community focused on belonging and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
DEA license or eligibility to obtain one within 90 days.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Valid driver’s license and insurance in the state of practice.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong clinical judgment, autonomous decision-making, and expertise in managing complex comorbidities.
Passion for caring for patients with complex, chronic illnesses.
Willingness to adapt as the program evolves.
Positive, solution-focused attitude and commitment to improving patient and team outcomes.
Home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Value-Based Care or Population Health, including Medicare Advantage documentation and Health Risk Assessments.
At least 5 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, or Endocrinology.
Experience managing population health with a focus on reducing hospitalizations.
Prior experience with Cerner or similar EHR systems.

Responsibilities

Complete Comprehensive Health Evaluations to assess and manage comorbid conditions and address medical, social, emotional, and financial needs.
Manage patients with CKD and ESKD, focusing on slowing disease progression, reducing costs and hospitalizations, and preventing readmissions.
Use prescriptive authority, medication management, and diagnostic interpretation in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams.
Lead the clinical team to coordinate care with medical treatment plans and address medical and psychosocial needs.
Travel across an assigned geographic area, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices, and provide occasional telehealth care from home.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
CEU/CME reimbursement.
Paid license renewals.
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.