Nurse Practitioner - ESKD and CKD Care

SUMMARY

Join our dedicated team as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working collaboratively within a supportive healthcare environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting ESKD rounding with guidance from practice nephrologists, including both limited and comprehensive visits.
• Managing holistic patient care for ESKD patients, focusing on patient activation, addressing mental health, preventing hospitalization, and overseeing co-morbid medical issues.
• Providing ESKD patient education to promote understanding of their condition and care.
• Conducting comprehensive disease management annual visits for ESKD patients.
• Collaborating with nephrologists, dialysis center teams, hospital discharge coordinators, primary care physicians, and specialists as required.
• Providing CKD clinical care and educating patients on kidney health.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will:

• Perform thorough physical examinations to assess health and diagnose illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays and lab tests.
• Develop, initiate, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Prescribe medications to support patient health.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and document patient information.
• Educate patients and families on health issues, treatment options, and home care, while promoting preventive health behaviors.
• Request consultations with healthcare providers as needed and collaborate closely with the Kidneylink RN Care Manager.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere by actively promoting GUEST customer service standards and fostering relationships throughout the organization.
• Encourage teamwork and participate in a collaborative work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance.

Incentives:
Qualified candidates with prior nephrology or dialysis experience may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $15,000. Please inquire for more details.

Qualifications/Requirements: To succeed in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the relevant state.
• A solid understanding of physician practice protocols, policies, and operations.
• Specialty certification and at least 2 years of clinical experience, with nephrology experience highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.