Nurse Practitioner, VBC Oakland / San Leandro Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Nephrology Advanced Practitioner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

Primary duties include:

• ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of practice nephrologists
• ESKD holistic patient care management including but not limited to patient activation, depression, high risk of hospitalization, transition of care and co-morbid medical issue oversight
• ESKD patient education
• ESKD comprehensive disease management annual visits
• Care collaboration with nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, Kidneylink IDT, hospital discharge care coordination team, PCPs and sub-specialists as clinically indicated
• CKD clinical care and kidney disease education
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Functions performed during above duties:

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and assess diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe medications
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics, collaborate with Kidneylink RN Care Manager
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

Qualified candidates with prior nephrology or dialysis experience may be eligible for up to $15,000 signing bonus - please inquire.

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state performing duties
• Ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the protocols, policies and operations of a physician practice.
• Must have necessary specialty certification 2 years clinical work experience Nephrology experience a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills