Nurse Practitioner, Port Charlotte/Sarasota, FL- Hybrid Remote
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita IKC is looking for a passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Port Charlotte/Sarasota, FL, helping patients navigate a challenging healthcare system while receiving holistic, integrated care.
Job description
Position Details
- Location: Port Charlotte/Sarasota, FL. Occasional work from home (telehealth) with travel across an assigned geographic area, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices.
- Clinical Care & Evaluation: The primary responsibility is completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions while addressing medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. Reduce hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes.
- Care Management & Disease Progression: Manage CKD and ESKD patients, focusing on slowing disease progression, reducing costs, and preventing readmissions. Utilize prescriptive authority, medication management, and diagnostic interpretation in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams.
- Clinical Leadership: Lead the clinical team to ensure care coordination aligns with medical treatment plans and addresses both medical and psychosocial needs.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time, self-managed schedule with the ability to accommodate patient and nephrology partner availability. No nights, weekends, or on-call.
Requirements
- Passion for caring for patients with complex, chronic illnesses
- Willingness to adapt as the program evolves
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- Passion for caring for patients with complex, chronic illnesses
- Willingness to adapt as the program evolves
- 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 and autonomous decision-making
- Expertise in managing complex comorbidities
- Positive, solution-focused attitude
- Home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- CEU/CME Reimbursement
- Paid License Renewals
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.