Nurse Practitioner- Newport News/Hampton, VA

DAVITA•Hampton, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) as a Nurse Practitioner in Newport News/Hampton, VA. DaVita IKC is looking for a passionate NP to join our team, helping patients navigate a challenging healthcare system while receiving holistic, integrated care. The primary responsibility is completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions while addressing medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. The role focuses on reducing hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes by managing CKD and ESKD patients, slowing disease progression, reducing costs, and preventing readmissions. This involves utilizing prescriptive authority, medication management, and diagnostic interpretation in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams. The Nurse Practitioner will also lead the clinical team to ensure care coordination aligns with medical treatment plans and addresses both medical and psychosocial needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Value-Based Care or Population Health, including Medicare Advantage documentation and Health Risk Assessments
5+ years’ experience as a Family NP, Primary Care NP, 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

Completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions while addressing medical, social, emotional, and financial needs.
Reducing hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes.
Managing CKD and ESKD patients, focusing on slowing disease progression, reducing costs, and preventing readmissions.
Utilizing prescriptive authority, medication management, and diagnostic interpretation in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams.
Leading the clinical team to ensure care coordination aligns with medical treatment plans and addresses both medical and psychosocial needs.