Nurse Practitioner Paterson, NJ

Nurse Practitioner – Paterson, NJ

DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is seeking a passionate NP to transform lives for patients with complex kidney conditions.

• Complete Comprehensive Health Evaluations (CHEs) to manage comorbid conditions and reduce hospitalizations.
• Manage CKD and ESKD patients, slow disease progression, and prevent readmissions using prescriptive authority and medication management.
• Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams for diagnostic interpretation and care coordination.
• Lead the clinical team to align care with medical treatment plans and psychosocial needs.
• Travel an assigned geographic area, including dialysis clinics and nephrology practices; occasional work from home (telehealth). No nights, weekends, or on‑call.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Current, unrestricted NP license in state of practice; DEA license or eligibility within 90 days.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance in the state.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong clinical judgment, autonomous decision‑making, and expertise in managing complex comorbidities.
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude and commitment to improving patient and team outcomes.
• Home office, high‑speed internet, and reliable transportation.

• Experience in Value‑Based Care or Population Health, including Medicare Advantage documentation and Health Risk Assessments.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Family NP, Primary Care NP, or in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, or Endocrinology.
• Experience managing population health with a focus on reducing hospitalizations.
• Prior experience with Cerner or similar EHR systems.

• Competitive pay (Salary Range: $84,000.00–$ per year).
• Excellent benefits, including 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and paid license renewals.
• Continuing education reimbursement (CEU/CME).
• Flexibility:
  Monday–Friday, self‑managed schedule; no nights, weekends, or on‑call.

• Direct impact on the lives of patients with kidney disease.
• Autonomy to lead and innovate in patient care.
• Part of a mission‑driven, collaborative team.

DaVita is an equal opportunity workplace and complies with state and federal affirmative action requirements. All individuals are recruited, hired, 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.