Lead, Nurse Practitioner (IKC)
Practice independently without physician oversight.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join DaVita Kidney Care as a Nurse Practitioner Lead – Kidney Care, 3-Day Week in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide integrated care to all ESRD patients, who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable pati.
- manage care for more than 20,000 patients with late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end stage renal.
- provide great care management but we start with our heart with our patients and each other.
Requirements
- exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non
- specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita. jobs/WageRates
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $133K - $183K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join DaVita Kidney Care as a Nurse Practitioner Lead – Kidney Care, 3-Day Week.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead, Nurse Practitioner (IKC) at DaVita Kidney Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nephrology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nephrology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Nephrology position at DaVita Kidney Care is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Nephrology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
DaVita Kidney Care lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $133k to $183k annually.
This is approximately 49% below the national median for Nephrology professionals, which is around $310k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Denver, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($133k–$183k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nurse Practitioner, Integrated Care Management, Patient Care, Clinical Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Kidney Disease Management, End Stage Renal Disease Management, Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.
Core responsibilities: The Lead Nurse Practitioner will be part of DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC), the integrated care division focused on providing care to medically complex ESRD patients. This role involves integrating and managing care for patients with late-stage CKD and ESRD to achieve improved quality of...
Benefits package: 401k match, Health insurance, Dental/vision, Paid time off, PTO cash out, Professional development, Family resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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