Advanced Practice Providers

Join Our Team at Panoramic HealthUnparalleled in its approach, the Panoramic Health network prioritizes putting providers at the center of care to ensure the highest quality of patient care. You can join this nationwide network through Southwest Kidney Institute, which is seeking passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join their team. This opportunity is open to candidates of all experience levels, though those with dialysis or nephrology experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Training will be provided to ensure a smooth transition into nephrology for candidates with no prior nephrology experience.Main Office: 2610 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZHiring PackageCompetitive salary, plus potential for productivity bonusesFull-Time Benefits + PTO and CMESchedule/Practice DetailsMonday - FridayClinic Coverage (2-3 days a week)Dialysis Unit/Hospital Rounding (2-3 days a week)No weekend call coverage is expectedIn addition to commute, estimated daily drive time is an hour during rounding daysQualificationsMaster's degree program in nursing or physician assistant studies with nationally recognized course content, formal clinical preparation with minimum hour standards per program requirementsCompetencies in advanced health assessment, physical examination, diagnosis, planning, and managing care including pharmacotherapeutics.Provide nursing expertise in diagnosis and treatment to prevent, remediate, or alleviate illness and promote health, thus, resulting in improved patient outcomes.Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.Knowledge of medical records documentation in a confidential manner.Responsibilities IncludeAuthorized to prescribe and dispense medication when granted authority in accordance with State licensure.Collect, order, and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed upon protocols.Order therapies such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy, and psychological counseling.May obtain comprehensive health histories and perform complete physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses, develop, and implement plans of care, evaluate and document client's response to plan of care.May provide client and/or family education.May organize referrals and/or consultations when appropriate.Participate in research as requested.Will promote cost effective delivery of care.Determines compliance to establish processes and procedures provide guidance and direction in a variety of areas.Oversight, management, and supervision of clinical and office functions involving patient care, office operations, facilities, and other assigned areas.Outpatient Dialysis UnitsManage the hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis patient per Kidney Dialysis Outcome Quality Indicators (KDOQI) guidelines.Assess, diagnose, and manage systems-related complications of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) therapy including anemia, hypertension, bone disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and vascular access.Diagnose and manage episodic health problems of clients with ESRD.Evaluate the client's progress and appropriateness of the plan of care.Encourage each client's maximal rehabilitation through education and counseling.Use an interdisciplinary team approach to plan comprehensive health care for the client.Support the client and family in decisions regarding termination of treatment.Perform annual physicals including health maintenance and preventative health counseling.Provide leadership to the clinical staff through education and consultation by serving as a role model and expert clinical resource in the nursing care of clients with ESRD.Assist the staff in preventing and treating complications of dialytic therapies.Coordinate continuity of care between the outpatient dialysis unit and other healthcare settings.Provide leadership for the establishment of nurse-driven protocols.Hospital ResponsibilitiesPerform a complete admission history and physical.Write admission orders for routine hospitalizations.Assess the client and family discharge needs, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and dictate discharge summaries.Educate and counsel clients on treatment options and expected outcomes.Provide leadership to the clinical staff, serving as a role model and an expert clinical resource concerning nursing care of clients with chronic kidney disease, ESRD, and acute renal failure.Coordinate continuity of care between the hospital and other healthcare settings.Clinic ResponsibilitiesManage patients with chronic kidney disease, focusing on care that promotes health and prevents further decline in renal function.Follow established guidelines for Nurse Practitioner/Physician clinic model.Coordinate a pre-ESRD client education program.Develop or evaluate educational materials that will allow the patient to become an active participant in his/her care and foster decision-making abilities regarding treatments.Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.At Southwest Kidney Institute, we value collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care. Apply today and take the next step in advancing your career while helping to shape the future of kidney care. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!Keyword: APP, NP, PA, APRN, physician assistant, nurse practitionerThe Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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