Manager, Nurse Practitioner (IKC)

Posting Date 08/18/2026 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America DaVita is seeking a full-time  Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager  to join our IKC Care. This role provides clinical leadership and management for Nurse Practitioners within a designated region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).  The NP Manager functions autonomously while partnering closely with clinical and operational leadership to support population health management, quality outcomes, and the overall financial sustainability of the program. Candidate must live in PST or MST. Work Schedule & Environment   Monday–Friday schedule  Hybrid role with work-from-home and regional travel responsibilities as this program will cover several states Willingness to travel regionally to support meetings, trainings, and clinical initiatives  Flexibility to adjust start and stop times as needed to accommodate meetings, trainings, and business needs  Reliable high-speed internet required  Dedicated, quiet, private workspace required for work-from-home days  Key Responsibilities   Clinical Leadership & Team Management   Serve as the clinical leader for a team of Nurse Practitioners, providing oversight, coaching, supervision, and performance management.  Ensure high standards of clinical quality and productivity, including accurate documentation, appropriate diagnoses, closure of Plan of Care gaps, and compliant coding practices.  Support NP hiring efforts and oversee onboarding of new NPs. Provide ongoing clinical guidance and training to NPs to improve understanding of CKD, ESKD, and commonly associated chronic conditions.   Provide ongoing clinical education and guidance to enhance NP expertise in CKD, ESKD, and commonly associated chronic conditions.  Strategy, Quality & Population Health   Partner with Medical Officers and Operations Leadership to develop and execute clinical and operational strategies.  Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and prioritize care for high-risk, high-utilization patient populations.  Lead complex case reviews and manage escalations involving high-risk or high-utilization patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external resources as needed.  Participate in population health initiatives and contribute to quality improvement efforts, outcomes tracking, and performance measurement.  Compliance & Program Support   Ensure compliance with DaVita policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards (e.g., NCQA).  Support market Comprehensive Health Evaluations as needed.  Perform additional duties as assigned.  Preferred Qualifications & Experience   Master’s degree in Nursing with current Nurse Practitioner licensure.  4-6 years of Nurse Practitioner experience; experience in population health, primary/family care, and/or nephrology strongly preferred.  At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.  Experience with Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, documentation, coding, and Health Risk Assessments for high-risk or chronically ill populations.  Demonstrated clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation for chronic disease management.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; intermediate computer skills required.  Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.  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