Eastern Nephrology Associates·Wilmington, North Carolina
Provide acute care for patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and end-stage renal disease in an inpatient hospital setting. Collaborate with nephrologists to manage treatment plans, perform diagnostic tests, and coordinate care with families and medical staff.
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant to provide acute care for Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury and ESRD patients inpatient hospital setting.
Patient population is highly diverse, and resource challenged.
Practice includes but is not limited to: physical assessment; ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; making diagnoses; initiating and managing treatment plans including, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, management of pre- and post- renal biopsy orders and interventions, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis, vascular access, prescribing medications and non-pharmacologic treatments in collaboration with MD Nephrologist.
Management in partnership with individuals, families, communities to coordinate care, provide counseling and educate.
Provide expertise and support to nursing and licensed medical staff caring for patients utilizing best practices and evidence-based care to achieve best possible patient outcomes.
This position is designated as an on-site, patient-facing role. In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge base, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
None – However each APP is accountable to patients, their professional organization, state boards and are expected to practice consistently with an ethical code of conduct, evidence-based principles and current practice standards.
Provide Clinical assessment, and case management including constructing and interpreting medical history, performing physical assessment, evaluating patient behavior, performing, and interpreting selected laboratory tests, identifying problems and developing and implementing treatment plans for acute, chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease patients. 70%
Order and schedule laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures, and services such as changes in immunosuppression, renal biopsies, inpatient and outpatient dialysis, and home health care; explain necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patients. 10%
Seek Expert Opinion or advice of collaborating physician when case falls outside of protocol of agency; refer patients to outside physician for consultation and/or specialized health resources for treatment or clinical management. 5%
Documentation of Patient Encounters 10%
Other duties as assigned 5%
Physical Demands
Potential for travel for trainings, professional meetings and education.
Hearing, visual acuity, talking.
Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills.
Extended periods in a stationary or standing position.
Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.
Applicants should be in good physical health and would be able to traverse across multiple locations within the ECU Health Medical Center campus that may include ramps, uneven sidewalks, elevators, stairs, etc.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior office, hospital, and dialysis medical environment. The noise level is usually moderate. High risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and OPIM.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Market context
Physician openings in North Carolina often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed, board-certified clinicians who can step into team-based care quickly. These roles are competitive when they require a valid NC medical license, DEA registration, and strong collaboration skills, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current and tailor their application to multidisciplinary practice. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details like health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off faster.
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