Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a 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. The role is part-time, three days per week, and is based in Oak Grove, Louisiana. The position focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The Nurse Practitioner will assess and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, monitor dialysis care and patient outcomes, and address related conditions such as hypertension, anemia, fluid imbalance, and electrolyte disorders. The role also includes educating patients and families, coordinating care across facilities and providers, maintaining compliant clinical documentation, and supporting continuity of care. Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians delivering care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Its partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group supports a mission of compassionate, personalized senior care, continuous innovation, and collaboration.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Nephrology, dialysis, renal, or related clinical experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations is preferred.
- Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience is preferred.
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 a supervising or collaborating nephrologist, as applicable.
- Monitor dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, tolerance, and patient outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, review medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
- Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and clinical findings to support individualized treatment plans.
- Manage associated conditions, including 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 coordinate patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Educate patients and families about 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
