Lead, Nurse Practitioner (IKC) at DaVita International Ltd

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

183000.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Chart Audits, ICD-10 Coding, Clinical Coaching, Bedside Demeanor, ESKD/CKD Expertise, Lab Interpretation, Nephrology Guidelines, Operational Oversight, Administrative Oversight, Clinical Communication, Patient Escalations, Team Advocacy, Mentoring, Onboarding, Case Reviews, Chronic Disease Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Posting Date 03/13/2026 2800 N Loop WestSte 800, Houston, Texas, 77092-8838, United States of America DaVita is looking for an NP Lead. The Lead, Nurse Practitioner ("NP Lead") functions autonomously, yet in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system for ESKD and/or CKD patients. Job Responsibilities Conduct regular clinical chart audits to ensure high standards for documentation, accurate ICD-10 coding, and closure of care gaps. Perform "shadow shifts" and 1:1 clinical coaching with NPs to refine their bedside demeanor, educate on efficient, and CHE quality. Remain an SME on clinical topics, including ESKD/CKD comorbidities, lab interpretation, and new nephrology guidelines. Serve as the designated backfill for the me the NPM, maintaining operational and administrative oversight whenever I am out of office. Participate in EPM and daily huddle syncs, where necessary, to ensure seamless clinical communication across the market. Handle patient and facility escalations for other pods, providing critical stability and specialized care for pods with current vacancies/time off. Act as a powerful voice for the team, surfacing frontline NP concerns to leadership and advocating for resources or workflow improvements. Facilitate and lead NP-specific huddles, focusing on clinical best practices, morale, and "Village" culture. Monitor high-risk patient lists to proactively guide the team on preventing hospitalizations and ER visits. Mentor and onboard new NP hires, personally guiding them through the transition into the DaVita IKC model and the nuances of working with ESKD/CKD patients. Participate market-level "Deep Dive" case reviews for patients with frequent admissions to identify and address the root causes of instability. Perform other duties as assigned/discussed, with Market Leadership. Qualifications: Current license to practice in the state of practice 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 Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Preferred experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (NP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of chronic patients required Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required Must be willing and able to complete home visits as needed Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology or Case Management Spanish-speaking preferred in some markets Experience in managing chronic diseases (CHF, diabetes, hypertension, diabetes) Manage pop. Health (hospitalization) What We’ll Provide: More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning. #LI-BB3 At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. The Salary Range for the role is $133,000.00 - $183,000.00 per year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Nurse Practitioner coordinates quality, cost-effective care for ESKD/CKD patients by conducting clinical chart audits, performing coaching, and serving as a subject matter expert on clinical topics. This role also involves acting as a designated backfill for operational oversight, handling escalations, and leading team huddles focused on best practices and morale.