Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

Company: Lyle Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

Growing nephrology team in Austin, Texas is looking to add another nurse practitioner to their team! Enjoy an excellent schedule and work-life balance, and work alongside a renowned team of physicians and APPs who are willing to train.Candidates with experience seeing patients in an outpatient setting will be given priority, however candidates who have a specific interest in nephrology and are motivated to learn are welcome to apply! Please see below for more details or contact with any questions.Responsibilities:

• Full-time permanent position - Nephrology
• Weekdays only - Monday-Friday
• No nights and no weekends
• Mix of dialysis rounds and CKD clinic duties
• Diseases treated include: Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, End-Stage Renal Disease, Post-Kidney Transplant Care, Resistant Hypertension, Electrolyte Disorders, Polycystic Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Amyloidosis
• Round on patients receiving hemodialysis twice per month for the dialysis units and shifts assigned
• Manage patients with CKD stages 1-5, typically alternating visits with the patient s nephrologist
• Manage anemia through the use of erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESA) and iron injections
• Provide CKD education for patients with advanced CKD, comorbidities, Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) options and end-of-life issues
• Develop differential diagnoses and collaborate with nephrologists to develop and implement plans of care
• Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols
• Recognize abnormalities and provide services and treatments as directed by protocols and nephrologists and make referrals to other healthcare-related disciplines and/or servicesQualifications:
  • Previous experience as a nurse practitioner in nephrology or relevant specialty
  • Pervious nursing experience in nephrology or primary care, internal medicine, etc.
  • Texas Nurse Practitioner license and DEA licenseBenefits:
    • Competitive base salary
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • FSA
    • Malpractice insurance
    • Paid time off
    • 401(k)
    • Disability insurance
    • Life insurance

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