Nurse Practitioner

EEO Statement Balboa Nephrology•San Diego, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our nephrology team, working alongside a group of experienced nephrologists to care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this role, you will see patients independently, typically alternating visits with a nephrologist, with the goal of helping patients maintain their overall health and preserve kidney function. For patients with progressive kidney disease, you will play a key role in educating them about renal replacement options, including dialysis and transplant, and preparing them for the next steps in their treatment journey. Your focus will be on providing compassionate care, helping patients navigate their treatment plans, and supporting them in managing their condition.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience within an outpatient office setting.
2 years’ experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
Current Nurse Practitioner certification
Strong computer skills
Eligible for hospital privileges
Spanish speaking is REQUIRED for this role
While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.
Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manger.
In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.
Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairs as a core part of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when no elevator or lift is present.

Responsibilities

Functions independently to perform comprehensive care for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
Collaborates with physicians by making appropriate referrals.
Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.