APP | SKI | Central

About the role

The Southwest Kidney Institute is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join their growing practices. This opportunity is open to candidates of all experience levels, particularly those with dialysis or nephrology experience.

Responsibilities

• Authorized to prescribe and dispense medication when granted authority in accordance with State licensure.
• Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols.
• Order therapies such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy, and psychological counseling.
• Develop and implement plans of care, evaluate and document client’s response to plan of care.
• Provide client and/or family education.
• Organize referrals and/or consultations when appropriate.
• Participate in research as requested.
• Promote cost-effective delivery of care.
• Determine compliance to establish processes and procedures, provide guidance and direction in a variety of areas.
• Oversight, management, and supervision of clinical and office functions involving patient care, office operations, facilities, and other assigned areas.
• Manage the hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis patient per Kidney Dialysis Outcome Quality Indicators (KDOQI) guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage systems-related complications of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) therapy including anemia, hypertension, bone disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and vascular access.
• Evaluate the client’s progress and appropriateness of the plan of care.
• Encourage each client’s maximal rehabilitation through education and counseling.
• Support the client and family in decisions regarding termination of treatment.
• Perform annual physicals including health maintenance and preventative health counseling.
• Provide leadership to the clinical staff through education and consultation by serving as a role model and expert clinical resource in the nursing care of clients with ESRD.
• Coordinate continuity of care between the outpatient dialysis unit and other healthcare settings.
• Provide leadership for the establishment of nurse-driven protocols.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree program in nursing or physician assistant studies with nationally recognized course content, formal clinical preparation with minimum hour standards per program requirements.
• Competencies in advanced health assessment, physical examination, diagnosis, planning, and managing care including pharmacotherapeutics.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.
• Knowledge of medical records documentation in a confidential manner.