Bilingual Nurse Practitioner, VBC Ft Worth

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

10h

About The Position

The Bilingual Nurse Practitioner provides ESKD rounding, holistic patient care management, patient education, and comprehensive disease management under the guidance of practice nephrologists. The role also supports CKD clinical care and kidney disease education, and coordinates care with nephrologists, dialysis center and KidneyLink interdisciplinary teams, hospital discharge care coordination teams, primary care providers, and subspecialists as clinically indicated. The Nurse Practitioner examines patients, evaluates health and diagnoses illnesses, orders and assesses diagnostic tests, develops and adjusts treatment plans, prescribes medications, and maintains electronic medical records. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families about health problems, treatment, and home care, promoting preventive care and positive health behaviors, and requesting consultations or referrals. The position collaborates with the KidneyLink RN Care Manager, promotes customer service and teamwork, follows company policies and procedures, and requires regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state where duties are performed.
Necessary specialty certification.
Two years of clinical work experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Nephrology experience is a strong plus.
Firm understanding of the protocols, policies, and operations of a physician practice.

Responsibilities

Perform limited and comprehensive ESKD rounding under the guidance of practice nephrologists.
Manage holistic ESKD patient care, including patient activation, depression, risk of hospitalization, transitions of care, and oversight of comorbid medical issues.
Provide ESKD patient education and conduct annual comprehensive disease management visits.
Coordinate care with nephrologists, dialysis center interdisciplinary teams, KidneyLink interdisciplinary teams, hospital discharge care coordination teams, primary care providers, and subspecialists as clinically indicated.
Provide CKD clinical care and kidney disease education.
Perform physical examinations to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
Order and assess diagnostic tests, including x-rays and laboratory tests.
Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, adjusting it when necessary.
Prescribe medications.
Document patient medical information and maintain electronic medical records.
Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families about health problems, treatment plans, and home care; promote preventive care and positive health behaviors.
Request consultation or referral with other healthcare providers and collaborate with the KidneyLink RN Care Manager.
Promote GUEST customer service standards and develop effective relationships throughout the organization.
Participate in team efforts and perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.