Nurse Practitioner, NP Des Moines, IA

Company: DaVita Kidney Care
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Date05/09/2025501 S.W. 7thSuite B, Des Moines, Iowa, 503094538, United States of AmericaDaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is looking for a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join us in Des Moines, IA. No Call, No Weekends, No Nights! Full Time, self managed schedule!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 while also integrating primary care responsibilities to meet their broader healthcare needs. You'll work autonomously and in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, consistent, cost-effective care.Position Details

• Location: Based out of home office and travel within an assigned geography, including Dialysis Clinics, Nephrology Practices.
• Primary Care Responsibilities:
• Perform routine health maintenance exams, wellness checks, and preventative care screenings for patients.
• Manage common primary care conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) within the context of the patient's overall health and kidney care.
• Offer patient education on lifestyle modifications, preventive care strategies, and disease management for chronic conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor medications for common primary care conditions and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers for ongoing patient care, including managing referrals to specialists when required.
• Ensure timely follow-up for preventive care and chronic disease management, including vaccinations, screenings, and routine lab work.
• Complete Comprehensive Health Assessments
• Manage Complex Patients: Focus on reducing hospitalizations and improving health outcomes.
• Monday-Friday Schedule: Ability to accommodate patient and nephrology partner's availability. Must be flexible.
• Full-Time, Self-Managed Schedule
• No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call!
• Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefit Package
• CEU/CME Reimbursement + Paid License Renewals & Many Other BenefitsRequirements
  • Passion for delivering care to patients with complex, chronic illnesses and integrating primary care into the treatment plan.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).
  • Current unrestricted NP license to practice in the state.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel & Outlook required.
  • Home office, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation required.Preferred Qualifications
    • Preferred experience working in Value-Based Care, including documenting and coding from a Medicare Advantage (MA) 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 and Nephrology.
    • Spanish-speaking preferred in some markets.
    • Experience in managing chronic diseases such as CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions typically addressed in primary care.
    • Experience in managing population health, including reducing hospitalizations and improving chronic disease management outcomes.DaVita IKC (Integrated Kidney Care) is comprised of an innovative team who is committed to improving patient outcomes and improving quality of life. Come work with a team of passionate professionals to transform kidney care through a value-based, person-centered, comprehensive approach to kidney care.We provide comprehensive care and complex chronic condition management to patients nationwide, whether they are in the early stages of kidney disease, transitioning to dialysis, seeking a kidney transplant or receiving life-sustaining dialysis.27,000+ patients receiving IKC services every month20 years of Integrated Kidney Care ExperienceWe're on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients. To help us achieve our vision, we're investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team. When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.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.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.Salary/ Wage Range$115,000.00 - $140,000.00 / yearFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRatesCompensation 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/benefitsColorado 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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