Nephrology Care Specialist

3 weeks ago

Joliet, Illinois, United States Nephrology Associates of Full time
Job Overview

Nephrology Associates of is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of a physician, within the scope of your training and education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health problems.
  • Order laboratory and radiology tests and interpret results with treatment management.
  • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances within the scope of practice.
  • Provide patient education, health maintenance, and promotion.

Clinical Support Functions:

  • Collect data to support patient assessment, including vital signs, social history, chief complaint, and current concerns.
  • Alert physicians to any patient complaints, especially those that are life-threatening.
  • Support clinical functions to prepare patients for examination, treatment, or procedure.
  • Call pharmacy refills and complete patient callbacks according to office protocol and as directed by a physician.
  • Document all calls, correspondence, and encounters with patients within established guidelines.

Direct Patient-Care Functions:

  • Assess patients' conditions, learning needs, and provide education as directed by regarding treatment, special diets, medication, follow-up diagnostic tests, and healthy lifestyle information.
  • Round on patients in a dialysis setting on designated schedules.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed by physicians in accordance with nursing standards.
  • Perform procedures and treatments within the scope of your training and experience, as ordered by physicians following established protocols and appropriately document outcomes in patient records.
  • Triage emergency and non-emergency phone calls with appropriate destinations and document according to protocols.
  • Follow established protocols in obtaining, preparing, and transporting specimens for diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians and using universal precaution guidelines.
  • Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
  • Assist in coordinating patient transfers to hospitals (direct admissions).
  • Follow established protocols to report and document diagnostic tests as directed by physicians, within the scope of your training and experience.
  • Review patient records and other pertinent information and take appropriate action within nursing standards and office protocols.
  • Administer medications when prescribed by physicians and document appropriately in patient records.
  • Document and report clinical information or complaints taken over the phone to physicians in an appropriate manner within established timeframes.

Requirements:

  • Must have 3+ years' experience as a practicing Certified Nurse Practitioner. Prior experience in Nephrology, cardiology, ICU, or CCU is preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Science of Nursing.
  • Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from AANP or ANCC.
  • Current Nursing License as Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner.
  • ACLS, BLS, and DEA.
  • Valid driver's license if the position requires provision of services at multiple medical practices.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be self-starters who can work independently as well as in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
  • Patient-focused with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Renal experience is highly preferred.

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