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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

  • A minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
  • A current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license to practice in Connecticut is required; New York licensure or ability to obtain it after hire is required.
  • A current Drug Enforcement Administration license is required, or the candidate must be eligible to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • A current valid driver’s license and insurance within the state of residence are required.
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and management of complex comorbidities, including diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding chronic disease needs and care.
  • Strong clinical judgment and confidence in autonomous decision-making while practicing within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines are required.
  • A home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive healthcare, both in person and via telehealth, for the comorbid chronic conditions common to chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease patients within a designated market or geographic region.
  • Function autonomously and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide, coordinate, and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system.
  • 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 needs, including medical, social, emotional, and financial concerns, 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 cost and utilization, and preventing or reducing hospitalizations through proactive post-discharge planning and follow-up with patients at highest risk.
  • Use prescriptive authority, medication management, ordering and interpretation of labs and diagnostics, and collaboration with other providers.
  • Work a Monday-to-Friday schedule while accommodating patient and nephrology partner availability.
  • Travel within the assigned geography, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred experience working in value-based care or population health, including documenting and coding from a Medicare Advantage risk perspective and conducting health risk assessments on high-risk or chronically ill patients.
  • Five or more years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or experience in internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, or case management.
  • Experience managing population health, including hospitalization-related work.
  • 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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