Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking an experienced Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive kidney care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, as well as patients receiving dialysis treatment. This part-time role is suited to an advanced practice provider with nephrology or dialysis experience who is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment. The position is located in San Antonio, Texas. The Nurse Practitioner assesses and manages acute and chronic kidney disease, monitors dialysis treatment and patient outcomes, and manages related conditions such as hypertension, anemia, fluid imbalance, and electrolyte disorders. The role involves coordinating care with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals, educating patients and families, supporting continuity of care, and maintaining accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to perform computer-based documentation and prolonged sitting as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Nephrology, dialysis, renal, or related clinical experience.
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations.
- Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice Insurance
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Job Type
Part-time
