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Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

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Lyle Health

2024-11-05 09:36:27

Job location Austin, Texas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Growing nephrology team in Austin, Texas is looking to add another nurse practitioner to their team! Enjoy an excellent schedule and work-life balance, and work alongside a renowned team of physicians and APPs who are willing to train.

Candidates with experience seeing patients in an outpatient setting will be given priority, however candidates who have a specific interest in nephrology and are motivated to learn are welcome to apply! Please see below for more details or contact with any questions.

Responsibilities:

  • Full-time permanent position - Nephrology
  • Weekdays only - Monday-Friday
  • No nights and no weekends
  • Mix of dialysis rounds and CKD clinic duties
  • Diseases treated include: Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease, Post-Kidney Transplant Care, Resistant Hypertension, Electrolyte Disorders, Polycystic Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Amyloidosis
  • Round on patients receiving hemodialysis twice per month for the dialysis units and shifts assigned
  • Manage patients with CKD stages 1-5, typically alternating visits with the patient s nephrologist
  • Manage anemia through the use of erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESA) and iron injections
  • Provide CKD education for patients with advanced CKD, comorbidities, Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) options and end-of-life issues
  • Develop differential diagnoses and collaborate with nephrologists to develop and implement plans of care
  • Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols
  • Recognize abnormalities and provide services and treatments as directed by protocols and nephrologists and make referrals to other healthcare-related disciplines and/or services

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a nurse practitioner in nephrology or relevant specialty
  • Pervious nursing experience in nephrology or primary care, internal medicine, etc.
  • Texas Nurse Practitioner license and DEA license

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance

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