D

DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$118k - $135k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Hold a current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license to practice in Connecticut; hold or be able to obtain a New York license after hire.
  • 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.
  • Have 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, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation related to chronic disease care.
  • Exercise sound clinical judgment and make autonomous decisions within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Have a home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive healthcare, in person and via telehealth, for chronic conditions common to chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease patients in an assigned market or geographic region.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of healthcare delivery.
  • Coordinate activities with the healthcare team and healthcare systems to meet patients’ health needs.
  • Perform enhanced annual wellness visits or Comprehensive Health Evaluations to identify and evaluate patients’ comorbid conditions and assess medical, social, emotional, and financial needs through 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 high-risk patients.
  • Use prescriptive authority, medication management, laboratory and diagnostic ordering and interpretation, and collaboration with other providers.
  • Travel within the assigned geography, including to dialysis clinics and nephrology practices.
  • Accommodate patient and nephrology partner availability in a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in value-based care or population health, including documentation and coding from a Medicare Advantage risk perspective and conducting health risk assessments for high-risk or chronically ill patients.
  • At least five 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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at DaVita

See more jobs