APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology

APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology

Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is seeking a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to join a thriving practice in Minocqua, Wisconsin. The Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Wisconsin.

This position will be working off-site at Dialysis centers in Woodruff and Rhinelander.

The Nephrology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and management to patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, including those on dialysis and post-transplant. Working in collaboration with nephrologists and the interdisciplinary team, the NP performs assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides education to patients and their families. Conduct comprehensive health assessments including histories and physical exams, focusing on renal health.

Manage patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and hypertension.

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, urinalysis, and imaging studies.

Prescribe medications, manage dialysis care, and monitor patient responses to treatment.

Collaborate closely with nephrologists, dialysis teams, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and transplant considerations.

Monitor and adjust care plans for dialysis patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help develop evidence-based care protocols.

Document all patient interactions and clinical decisions in the electronic health record.

Qualifications include a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice, current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice, and national board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNPC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP).

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Compensation package includes a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.