Nurse Practitioner - Thunderbird Area

Description & Requirements

Nurse Practitioner - AKDHC Thunderbird Area

As one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) has enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona since 1976. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. To learn more about us, please visit our website: .


AKDHC values our employees' time and efforts. AKDHC values our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including:

• Subsidized health insurance coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at (75%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.


As Nurse Practitioner , you will use your compassionate and empathetic nature to support the clinical care of patients with renal disease. You will work under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services and under the clinical supervision of the physicians to enhance and augment patient care.


As Nurse Practitioner, you should have:

• Master's degree in nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (4-10 years).
• Current Arizona RN license and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Solid interpersonal skills, flexible schedule availability, and reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Your essential duties and responsibilities as a Nurse Practitioner:

• Collaborate with AKDHC physicians and dialysis staff to complete and document dialysis visits, addressing medical issues promptly.
• Provide chronic kidney disease care in office settings and coordinate treatment plans with physicians.
• Support care transitions, including annual physicals and post-hospital discharge planning.
• Deliver care across settings (e.g., rehab, SNF, office, or on call), including diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
• Prescribe or recommend appropriate therapies and maintain professional, respectful conduct in all interactions.

Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to significantly impact our patients' lives and further your nursing career! Join our dedicated team and be part of something extraordinary.


Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.