Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (NP) (scope also supports PA)

• Setting: Outpatient nephrology

• Coverage area: Glendale & Phoenix, AZ

• Schedule: Full-time; no evenings, weekends, or call

Description

Provide comprehensive outpatient nephrology care, including evaluations and evidence-based management of chronic kidney disease. Manage hypertension and interpret labs to treat metabolic and electrolyte disorders, anemia, and related CKD conditions. Educate late-stage CKD patients on renal replacement therapy options and help plan timely vascular access or peritoneal dialysis catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical histories and targeted physical exams for new and returning patients

• Formulate, implement, and adjust CKD management plans across all stages

• Diagnose and treat primary/secondary hypertension, including resistant hypertension with multi-drug regimens

• Interpret laboratory studies and manage metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, renal osteodystrophy, and anemia of CKD (including ESA and iron therapy as appropriate)

• Review and adjust medication dosages based on renal function (eGFR/CrCl) and reconcile complex regimens to minimize nephrotoxicity

• Educate late-stage CKD patients and families on in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation

• Identify access needs early and refer for timely creation of AV fistula/graft or peritoneal dialysis catheter placement

Requirements

• 2+ years of nephrology experience

• Ability to work independently; no new grads considered

• Excellent bedside manner and strong patient relationship-building

• Excellent clinical skills

• HIPAA compliance

• State licensure and board certification required

Benefits

• Full-time schedule with great work-life balance: no evenings or weekends; no call

• Competitive guaranteed base salary plus wRVU bonus

• Complete benefits package, including healthcare paid at 100%, 401(k), PTO, and malpractice insurance