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DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 11
Full-timePortage, IN, USA$118k - $135k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Hold a current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state of Connecticut; a New York license or ability to obtain one after hire is also specified.
  • Hold a current Drug Enforcement Administration license or be eligible to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
  • Hold current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support certification.
  • Hold a current valid driver's license and insurance in the state of residence.
  • Have intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessment and management of complex comorbidities, including diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation for chronic disease care.
  • Exercise strong clinical judgment and confidence in autonomous decision-making within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Have a home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive healthcare, both in person and via telehealth, for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease and their common comorbid chronic conditions across an assigned market or geographic region.
  • Coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care in collaboration with the healthcare team, minimizing fragmentation of healthcare delivery.
  • Perform enhanced annual wellness visits or Comprehensive Health Evaluations to identify and evaluate comorbid conditions and help address patients' medical, social, emotional, and financial needs through medical-record review and consultation with patients, families, and healthcare-team members.
  • Manage complex patients with a focus on reducing hospitalizations and improving health outcomes.
  • Manage care for chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease patients, focusing on delaying disease progression, managing medical costs and utilization, and preventing or reducing hospitalizations through proactive post-discharge planning and follow-up with patients at greatest risk.
  • Use prescriptive authority, medication management, and ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostics, in collaboration with other providers.
  • Travel within the assigned geography, including to dialysis clinics and nephrology practices.
  • Accommodate patient and nephrology-partner availability within a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in value-based care or population health, including documenting and coding from a Medicare Advantage risk perspective and conducting health risk assessments for high-risk or chronically ill patients.
  • Five or more years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or experience in internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, or case management.
  • Experience managing population health related to hospitalization.
  • Prior experience with Cerner or a similar electronic health record system.

About the Company

DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

DaVita provides kidney care services, primarily dialysis, for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, and runs integrated care programs with educational resources. Its services are delivered through dialysis centers, with treatment guided by patient-centered care and tracked using clinical metrics to monitor outcomes; it also offers Kidney Smart classes and risk quizzes to help patients manage kidney health. The company differentiates itself by focusing on value-based, holistic and equitable care across a network, coordinating services to improve results while controlling costs. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and build a robust, equitable kidney-care community.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1979

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