Dialysis Care Practitioner NP/PA

About the role

The Company is currently hiring a Dialysis NP/PA to provide on-site care to long term care residents and outpatient residents in a dialysis center. This is a full-time position with a mix of Dialysis Care and Primary Care - ideal for a provider who values meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to dialysis patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as well as outpatient dialysis patients
• Perform physical exams and medical history assessments
• Diagnose and treat chronic and acute health conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with dialysis center medical director for improvement in patient care and quality metrics
• Interact with skilled nursing and long term care physicians and non-physician practitioners to assure good coordination of care and reduction of avoidable hospitalizations
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients
• Clinical management: Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, and adjust dialysis treatment plans and medications in collaboration with a nephrologist.
• Patient monitoring: Continually oversee patients' health during and after dialysis, interpret lab results, and respond to any complications.
• Interdisciplinary coordination: Lead and collaborate with the facility's nursing staff, dialysis technicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Patient and family education: Educate patients and their families on kidney disease, the dialysis process, and critical lifestyle modifications like diet and fluid intake.
• Administrative documentation: Maintain precise and timely patient records, manage medication orders, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Patient advocacy: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, providing clinical and emotional support while coordinating care with specialists.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant license
• State-specific license in good standing in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a dialysis NP/PA
• Willingness to work with dialysis patients in skilled nursing and long term care facilities
• Strong communication, clinical, and critical thinking skills
• Passion for elder care and person-centered healthcare
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day

Benefits

• Competitive salary per annum: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid subscription to Up-to-date
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Enjoy work-life balance.