Nurse Practitioner- Portage, IN- Hybrid Remote
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is looking for a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join us in Portage, IN - must live locally. As an IKC Nurse Practitioner (NP) you will support some of our most complex patients, assisting them in navigating a challenging healthcare system. You'll focus on delivering holistic, integrated care to improve the quality of life for our kidney patients.
Job description
Position Details
- Location: Hybrid-Remote. Work from home (telehealth) and Travel within an assigned geography including Dialysis Clinics and Nephrology Practices.
- Performs enhanced annual wellness visits or Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to identify and evaluate patients' co-morbid conditions and identify and assist with patients' needs, including but not limited to medical, social, emotional, and financial concerns through medical record review, consultation with patient, family, and healthcare team members.
- Manage complex patients, focused on reducing hospitalizations and improved health outcomes.
- Manages the care of CKD/ESKD patients, focusing on delaying disease progression (CKD), medical cost/utilization and preventing/reducing hospitalizations, through proactive post-discharge planning and follow-up with patients most at risk.
- Will leverage prescriptive authority, medication management, ordering/interpretation of labs/diagnostics, collaboration with other providers, etc.
- Monday- Friday schedule with the ability to accommodate patient and nephrology partner's availability. Must be flexible.
- Full-Time self-managed schedule.
- No nights, weekends and on-call!
Requirements
- Passion for delivering care to patients with complex, chronic illnesses
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Current unrestricted NP license to practice in the state of CT - License in NY or ability to get after hire
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license required or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current valid driver's license and insurance within the state of residence
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Outlook required
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and management of complex comorbidities, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding the needs and care of chronic disease.
- Strong clinical judgment and confidence in autonomous decision-making while practicing within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines
- Home Office, High Speed Internet and Reliable Transportation Required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred experience working in Value Based Care or Population Health including documenting and coding from a MA (Medicare Advantage) risk perspective and conducting Health Risk Assessments on high risk/chronically ill patients.
- 5+ years' experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology or Case Management
- Manage pop. Health (hospitalization)
- Prior experience with Cerner or similar EHR system
Requirements
- Passion for delivering care to patients with complex, chronic illnesses
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Current unrestricted NP license to practice in the state of CT - License in NY or ability to get after hire
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license required or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current valid driver's license and insurance within the state of residence
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Outlook required
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and management of complex comorbidities, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding the needs and care of chronic disease
- Strong clinical judgment and confidence in autonomous decision-making while practicing within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines
- Home Office, High Speed Internet and Reliable Transportation Required
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
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.