Nephrology Nurse Practitioner at Alpha Medical Partners summary:
A Nephrology Nurse Practitioner is sought to join a growing nephrology team in Austin, Texas, with a focus on outpatient care. The role offers a full-time position with a schedule that prioritizes work-life balance, featuring weekdays only and responsibilities including managing Chronic Kidney Disease and collaborating with nephrologists. Candidates should possess a Texas Nurse Practitioner license, with preference given to those with nephrology experience.
Growing nephrology team in Austin, Texas is looking to add another nurse practitioner to their team! Enjoy an excellent schedule and work-life balance, and work alongside a renowned team of physicians and APPs who are willing to train.
Candidates with experience seeing patients in an outpatient setting will be given priority, however candidates who have a specific interest in nephrology and are motivated to learn are welcome to apply! Please see below for more details.
Responsibilities:
- Full-time permanent position - Nephrology
- Weekdays only - Monday-Friday
- No nights and no weekends
- Mix of dialysis rounds and CKD clinic duties
- Diseases treated include: Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease, Post-Kidney Transplant Care, Resistant Hypertension, Electrolyte Disorders, Polycystic Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Amyloidosis
- Round on patients receiving hemodialysis twice per month for the dialysis units and shifts assigned
- Manage patients with CKD stages 1-5, typically alternating visits with the patient s nephrologist
- Manage anemia through the use of erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESA) and iron injections
- Provide CKD education for patients with advanced CKD, comorbidities, Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) options and end-of-life issues
- Develop differential diagnoses and collaborate with nephrologists to develop and implement plans of care
- Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols
- Recognize abnormalities and provide services and treatments as directed by protocols and nephrologists and make referrals to other healthcare-related disciplines and/or services
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a nurse practitioner in nephrology or relevant specialty
- Pervious nursing experience in nephrology or primary care, internal medicine, etc.
- Texas Nurse Practitioner license and DEA license
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
Keywords:
Nephrology, Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Kidney Disease, Healthcare, Patient Care, Dialysis, CKD, Austin Texas, Renal, Nursing