Nurse Practitioner, VBC McAllen

Responsibilities

• ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of practice nephrologists
• ESKD holistic patient care management including but not limited to patient activation, depression, high risk of hospitalization, transition of care and co-morbid medical issue oversight
• ESKD patient education
• ESKD comprehensive disease management annual visits
• Care collaboration with nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, Kidneylink IDT, hospital discharge care coordination team, PCPs and sub-specialists as clinically indicated
• CKD clinical care and kidney disease education
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and assess diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe medications
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics, collaborate with Kidneylink RN Care Manager
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state performing duties
• Ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the protocols, policies and operations of a physician practice.
• Must have necessary specialty certification
• 2 years clinical work experience
• Nephrology experience a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be bilingual Spanish/English

Benefits

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Part‑time employees: 401k with employer match, PTO

Company (Career Site Brand): U.S. Renal Care