Advance Practice Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Nephrology

Join a Respected Independent Nephrology Practice

Cleveland Kidney & Hypertension Consultants is a well-established, physician-owned nephrology practice dedicated to delivering exceptional kidney care throughout Northeast Ohio. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with hospital-based and critical-care experience to join our growing team.

Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered nephrology care across the continuum of kidney disease management, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, acute kidney injury, dialysis care, and kidney disease prevention. We believe our collaborative environment, commitment to clinical excellence, and focus on quality patient outcomes make our practice a rewarding place to build a long-term career.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced nephrologists in a collaborative environment while managing complex patients across the full spectrum of renal care, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, and end-stage renal disease.

Position Summary

Our APPs work closely with our physicians to provide comprehensive care for patients in both the acute hospital and rehab settings as well as community-based dialysis centers. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, team-oriented, and committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

·        Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and participate in the diagnosis and management of renal and hypertension-related conditions.

·        Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and medical decision-making skills.

·        Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, dialysis personnel, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.

·        Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory studies, diagnostic tests, and imaging as appropriate.

·        Recommend specialty consultations when indicated.

·        Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies in accordance with evidence-based practice and state regulations.

·        Document patient encounters, treatment plans, interventions, and outcomes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.

·        Ensure compliance with hospital, practice, regulatory, and documentation standards.

·        Submit accurate billing and coding documentation daily. Training and ongoing support in nephrology-specific billing and coding will be provided.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Education Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

·        Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

·        Current Nurse Practitioner certification and licensure.

Physician Assistant

·        Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.

·        Current Physician Assistant certification and licensure.

Licensure Requirements

·        Possession of a current, active, and unrestricted Ohio license to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

·        National certification in the applicable specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Minimum of two years of hospital-based clinical experience.

·        For Nurse Practitioners: ICU, critical care, nephrology, or hospital medicine experience preferred.

·        For Physician Assistants: Two years of in-patient or hospital-based experience preferred.

·        Experience with Epic EMR preferred.

Schedule

·        Full-Time

·        5 workdays per week

·        Rotating some weekend coverage with other APPs

·        Rotating coverage of two federal holidays annually with other APPs

Why Join Our Team?

·       Physician-owned private practice where every team member is valued and recognized.

·       Strong partnerships with leading healthcare organizations across Greater Cleveland, including hospitals, dialysis centers, rehabilitation facilities, and nursing homes, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.

·       Collaborative and supportive work environment.

·       Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in nephrology.

·       Direct mentorship from experienced nephrologists.

·       Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

·       401(k)

·       Health Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Malpractice Coverage

·       Licensure/certification reimbursement

·       Paid Time Off

·       Continuing Education Support and CME Opportunities

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

·       Current CV/Resume

·       Cover Letter

·       Two Professional References

Work Location: In Person