Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (APP) / Physician Assistant

• Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week

• Compensation: Up to $70,000 annually (1099 contract)

Description

Provide comprehensive nephrology care to patients in post-acute care settings, collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and quality of life. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, create individualized treatment plans, and educate patients, families, and facility staff. Maintain accurate EMR documentation and support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in post-acute care settings

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on kidney disease, renal treatment plans, disease prevention, medication management, and continuity of care

• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed

• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

• Support initiatives focused on reducing hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license OR Active PA license and NCCPA certification

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• CPR BCLS/BLS certified

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

• Previous nephrology experience preferred

• Preferred experience in post-acute care setting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $70,000

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and help maintain consistent patient volume

• AI-assisted documentation through MoxieLink

• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage

• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment focused on high-quality patient care

• 1099 contract