Nurse Practitioner

DaVita Kidney Care

. Deliver holistic, integrated care to complex kidney patients .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWilkes-Barre • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $118,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex kidney patients through comprehensive healthcare delivery, including telehealth and in-person care. Proficient in clinical assessment, medication management, and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.

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Nurse Practitioner ExperienceCurrent NP License in CTDEA LicenseClinical Assessment ProficiencyValue Based Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementMedication ManagementPatient AssessmentTelehealth ServicesComprehensive Health EvaluationsLab Ordering and InterpretationPost-Discharge PlanningDocumentation and EvaluationAutonomous Decision-MakingCost-Effective Care Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Clinical JudgmentCollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cerner EHRMS WordMS ExcelMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationBLS CertificationDEA License

Industry Keywords

CKDESKDValue Based CarePopulation HealthMedicare AdvantageHealth Risk AssessmentsNephrologyInternal MedicineCase Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver holistic, integrated care to complex kidney patients
Provide comprehensive healthcare in person and via telehealth across CKD/ESKD-related comorbid conditions
Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide, coordinate, and facilitate quality, cost-effective care
Coordinate activities with healthcare teams and healthcare systems
Perform enhanced annual wellness visits or Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs)
Identify and address patients’ medical, social, emotional, and financial needs
Manage complex patients with a focus on reducing hospitalizations and improving health outcomes
Manage CKD/ESKD patients to delay disease progression and reduce medical costs, utilization, and hospitalizations
Perform proactive post-discharge planning and follow-up
Use prescriptive authority and manage medications
Order and interpret labs and diagnostics
Work Monday through Friday with flexibility to accommodate patient and nephrology partner availability
Travel within an assigned geography, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and management of complex comorbidities, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding chronic disease care
Strong clinical judgment and confidence in autonomous decision-making within established protocols and evidence-based guidelines
Home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation required
Passion for delivering care to patients with complex, chronic illnesses
Preferred experience in Value Based Care or Population Health, including Medicare Advantage risk documentation and coding and Health Risk Assessments
Preferred 5+ years’ experience as an FNP, Primary Care NP, or in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, or Case Management
Prior experience with Cerner or similar EHR system preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace® access
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
CEU/CME reimbursement
Paid license renewals
No nights, weekends, or on-call