Physician Assistant / Nephrology / Indiana / Locum Tenens / Nephrology APP Nurse Practitioner or Phy

Indiana Nephrology & Internal Medicine is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Nephrology experience as an ACNP or PA and the ability to deliver exceptional patient care in an office setting, dialysis center and hospital. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an essential part of the practice as they provide leadership to the clinical staff, serving as a role model and an expert clinical resource concerning patient care for chronic kidney disease. Some highlights of joining Indiana Nephology & Internal Medicine?s team: $5,000

Sign on Bonus

issued upon completing 90-Days of employment. Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program. Family-focused benefits. Wellness incentives. Comprehensive health benefits that start after 30 days of employment Essential Responsibilities: Outpatient Dialysis Units Manage 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 RESPONSIBILITIES : Perform services to include consults, visits and discharges with appropriate clinical documentation and orders. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage patients with chronic kidney disease, focusing on care that promotes health and prevents further decline in renal function. Follow established guidelines for NP/PA/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. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's or doctorate degree. xmvmafu Active Nurse Practitioner license. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel; At least 2 years of clinical experience as a medical provider with nephrology experience preferred; and, Experience in different aspects of care including AKI/critical care nephrology ? including use of CRRT and PLEX (plasma exchange), CKD (inpatient and outpatient) and ESRD (dialysis dependent) Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Nephrology Work Location: In person