Nurse Practitioner- Pittsburgh, PA- Hybrid Remote
About The Position
DaVita IKC is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to provide holistic, integrated care for patients with complex kidney conditions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role includes occasional work from home for telehealth and travel across an assigned geographic area, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices. Travel expectations may vary based on business needs and the patient population. The primary responsibility is completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions while addressing patients’ medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. The Nurse Practitioner manages CKD and ESKD patients, 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 leads the clinical team to coordinate care with medical treatment plans and address patients’ medical and psychosocial needs. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a self-managed schedule that accommodates patient and nephrology partner availability. There are no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, CEU/CME reimbursement, paid license renewals, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Passion for caring for patients with complex, chronic illnesses.
- Willingness to adapt as the program evolves.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current, unrestricted NP 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.
- Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong clinical judgment, autonomous decision-making, and expertise in managing complex comorbidities.
- 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.
- 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
- Complete Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions.
- Address patients’ 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.
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/paternity leave.
- CEU/CME reimbursement.
- Paid license renewals.
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
