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Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives IKC

Are you passionate about improving care for patients with chronic conditions? As a Program Manager supporting our Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) model, you will play a key role in advancing how Nurse Practitioners (NPs) deliver high-quality, coordinated care to patients with chronic kidney disease.

In this role, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives that enhance how NPs are supported, trained, and integrated into care teams. You’ll work across clinical, operational, and business partners to design and implement programs that improve patient outcomes, strengthen care delivery, and scale innovative models of care.

This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging problems, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference in healthcare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of key initiatives that improve how Nurse Practitioners deliver care

• Build and manage program roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and patient needs

• Identify opportunities to enhance care models and bring innovative ideas to life

• Tackle ambiguous, large-scale problems that impact clinical teams and patient care

• Navigate barriers such as onboarding, training, and operational processes

• Develop practical, data-informed solutions and drive them through to execution

• Partner with clinical leaders, operations teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders

• Build strong relationships and influence decisions to improve care delivery

• Lead discussions that align teams and drive progress, even in challenging situations

• Monitor program performance and identify opportunities for improvement

• Use data and insights to refine strategies and ensure programs deliver meaningful results

• Address social drivers of health and value-based care performance

• Support teams through changes in care delivery models and ways of working

• Clearly communicate the purpose behind changes and help others adapt successfully

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) preferred

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare, consulting, or program management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results

• Experience working with clinical teams or supporting healthcare delivery models is highly preferred

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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.  

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation 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/benefits