Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology

About the role

To provide nursing medical care for high acuity patients in collaboration with a physician.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care management to high acuity patients including performing histories and physicals, admits, and discharges; related to the care of specialty patients focusing on the maintenance, achievement, and restoration of optimal functions of patients.
• The NP will also visit patients prior to surgery, conduct discharge teaching afterward, and prescribe medications, including narcotics.
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing medical care consistent with medical treatment and care in collaboration with a physician.
• Additionally, the practitioner will initiate or modify medical treatment within an established plan of medical protocol.
• The NP will assist with consults, write orders, coordinate with consulting physicians, and accompany physicians on rounds.
• The NP will analyze clinical data; order and/or perform necessary diagnostic tests or procedures; develop, implement, and evaluate the therapeutic regimen.
• The NP will teach and provide support for patients and their families; minimize fragmentation by providing coordination of care; manage transition of the patient to step-down units or to out-patient settings; and serve as patient advocates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Patients of this role are of higher acuity in a specialized area.
• This role involves being on call.
• This role involves hospital rounds.
• This role would be involved in assisting MDs with procedures (in clinic and/or hospital).

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing.
• Current/unrestricted RN license.
• Advanced Practice License.
• ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) certification.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.