Provide comprehensive patient care and treatment for acute and chronic kidney conditions under physician supervision. Responsibilities include managing dialysis treatments, prescribing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in a nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Candidates must hold BLS and ACLS certifications and possess a strong understanding of renal pathophysiology and dialysis modalities.
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Job Description
Job Summary Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care and treatment under physician supervision and in accordance with established regulations, privileges, and protocols. Delivers health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages. Ensures accurate assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care plans. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Maintains compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies. Essential Functions
Basic understanding about overall CKD care, hypertensive and diabetic kidney disease; should have understanding when to suspect Glomerular disease, some basic information about cystic kidney disease, kidney stones, Electrolyte and Mineral abnormalities
Strong understanding of renal pathophysiology, pharmacology and dialysis modalities to have a good understanding and provide both Medial and Dialysis treatment need from kidney standpoint. (Typically for evaluation and treatment for acute and chronic kidney dysfunction, causes related to it, electrolyte and acid base disorder, minerals, kidney related hormone and vitamin related disorder) Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages.
Competence in taking care of different types of dialysis treatment orders for HD (hemodialysis), PIRRT (prolonged intermittent RRT), SLED (slow low effusion dialysis), CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy), PD (peritoneal dialysis).
General knowledge of common kidney protective medications, Blood Pressure medications, Diuretic medications, Electrolytes and Minerals related medications, Anemia of chronic kidney disease related medication. Basic understanding about Stones or cystic kidney disease or Kidney mass related medications and Transplant related medications.
Treats patients diligently and skillfully in accordance with current standards, laws, and regulations.
Consults with medical staff regarding cases beyond professional scope or ability.
Prescribes medications and provides medication-assisted treatment within scope of practice.
Delivers behavioral health services to outpatients as indicated by practice needs.
Participates in ongoing patient management activities, including medication and schedule management, pharmacy coordination, and quality initiatives.
Performs and documents patient care activities, including histories, physicals, discharge summaries, service plans, progress notes, and informed consent.
Assists in training and educating students, nurses, and paramedical personnel in relevant specialty areas.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant medical records and documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement Master’s degree in a nurse practitioner program, physician assistant program, or a related field Experience Requirement 0+ years of experience in a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 1. Never M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.
Radiation
1. Never P.
Burns
1. Never Q.
Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) R.
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) S.
Recombinant
DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T.
Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U.
Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e.
Occasional,
Intermittent or
Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or patient care); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and intermittent exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
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Department:
Nephrology
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Full time
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