Nurse Practitioner – Nephrology
About The Position
Fall River Nephrology, a member of the Panoramic Health network, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join its nephrology team in Fall River, Massachusetts. The provider will care for patients across outpatient clinics, dialysis centers, and hospital settings, working alongside experienced nephrologists and a collaborative team serving southeastern Massachusetts. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), hypertension, and related conditions. The role includes coordinating with nephrologists, dialysis teams, hospital staff, and community providers to deliver patient-centered care. Candidates may be experienced providers or clinicians transitioning into nephrology. Compensation includes a base salary of $120,000, depending on experience, with production incentives that may bring compensation to $140,000 or more. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a CME allowance and professional development support, generous paid time off and holidays, and a retirement savings plan with company match.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license or eligibility for licensure.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nephrology, dialysis, internal medicine, hospital medicine, primary care, or chronic disease management.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records.
- Passion for caring for patients with complex chronic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic kidney disease and related disorders in outpatient nephrology clinics.
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on preserving kidney function and improving outcomes.
- Monitor laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and medication therapies.
- Educate patients and families about disease management and treatment options.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and specialty consultations as needed.
- Manage hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients according to established clinical guidelines.
- Assess and treat ESRD complications, including anemia, hypertension, mineral bone disease, electrolyte disorders, and vascular access concerns.
- Conduct routine dialysis rounds and monitor patient progress.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize treatment plans.
- Support patients and families through treatment decisions and ongoing education.
- Perform inpatient patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.
- Participate in inpatient nephrology management and care coordination.
- Assist with admissions, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- CME allowance and professional development support.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Competitive compensation with production incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
