Manager, Nurse Practitioner Remote Akron/Columbus OH

Posting Date

03/04/2026

525 East Market StreetBldg 50, Akron, Ohio, 44304, United States of America

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager – Full-Time
Location: W. PA, OH, KY

DaVita is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager to join our IKC Care Team supporting West PA, OH & KY. 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 partners closely with clinical and operational leadership to support population health management, quality patient outcomes, reducing total cost of care and the overall sustainability of the program.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Hybrid role with work-from-home and monthly regional travel responsibilities

• 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 and direct manager for a team of Nurse Practitioners , providing oversight, coaching, supervision, and performance management.

• Serve as the clinical leader of a care pod (including an RN and Care coordinator) to provide direct support to CKD patients.

• Clinical Care & Evaluation: The primary responsibility is completing Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to assess and manage comorbid conditions while addressing medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. Reduce hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes.

• Ensure high standards of clinical quality and productivity, including accurate documentation, appropriate diagnoses, closure of care gaps, reduction of preventable hospitalizations, and compliant coding practices.

• Support recruitment efforts and lead onboarding and training for newly hired Nurse Practitioners.

• 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. In one of the following markets: PA, OH or KY.

• 5+ 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 mo