Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Nephrology

Position Summary

Join a highly engaged, mission-driven team providing comprehensive care in a dedicated Clinic or Hospital setting. You will work closely with committed physicians who prioritize mentorship, professional development, and team-based learning. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with staff members to support seamless patient care. You will make a meaningful impact serving as a trusted partner to patients and families navigating health care needs.

Coordinates and delivers primary care

• Working within their approved scope of practice.
• Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings.
• Collaborating with physicians in managing the medical needs of patients.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Educating and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Supporting patient access and care coordination through triage, follow-up, and management of urgent situations.

Supports BMG Programs

• Participating in health education.
• Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing statistical reports as needed.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care conferences and assisting with referrals and dissemination of information to appropriate vendors.
• Assisting in the development and coordination of ongoing education and follow-up programs designed to measure client outcomes.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patients and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid state licensure and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date if required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications if required.