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Nephrology Nurse Practitioner at MedElite Group | LAYIQ

Responsibilities

Provide nephrology-focused assessments and ongoing management for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and manage nephrology-related conditions in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating nephrologist, as applicable.
Monitor dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, tolerance, and patient outcomes.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, review medical histories, and conduct physical examinations.
Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and clinical findings to support individualized treatment plans.
Manage associated conditions such as hypertension, anemia, fluid imbalance, and electrolyte disorders.
Adjust medications and treatment plans within scope of practice and in collaboration with the nephrology team.
Monitor patients during and after dialysis treatment and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dialysis technicians, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease, dialysis treatment, medication adherence, diet, fluid restrictions, and lifestyle modifications.
Serve as a clinical resource and point of contact for patients, families, and facility staff regarding nephrology-related concerns.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Coordinate care with specialists, dialysis centers, primary care providers, and facility teams.
Support patient advocacy and continuity of care across settings.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas.
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current DEA registration, if required for the position.
Nephrology, dialysis, renal, or related clinical experience strongly preferred.
Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations preferred.
Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to patient-centered care and improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Prolonged standing and walking may be required.
Prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Computer work. Lifting/moving patients. Prolonged sitting
Ability to perform computer-based documentation and prolonged sitting as needed.

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