Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Bronx, New York•Full-time
$135,000 - $150,000 annually
$135,000 - $150,000 annually
About the Job
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner - Bronx, NY (#3419)
Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 3 days for Part-time)
Salary: $135,000 - $150,000/yr
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 3 days for Part-time)
Salary: $135,000 - $150,000/yr
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with kidney-related conditions in a collaborative and supportive outpatient setting.
We are currently seeking a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care to patients with kidney-related conditions in a collaborative and supportive outpatient setting.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $135,000 - $150,000/yr
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid Time Off.
- Retirement Savings.
- Commuter Benefits program.
- Visa Sponsorship opportunities.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Loan repayment.
- Flexible schedules.
- Stable Employment.
- Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local College.
- Work Schedule: Flexible options available—open to Full-time or Part-time (minimum of 3 days for Part-time).
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes for individuals with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and other renal conditions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Must have an active New York State license. Must be board-certified or board-eligible.
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (not necessarily in Nephrology). Nephrology experience is a plus but not required.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in patient assessment, diagnostic test interpretation, medication management, and electronic health records. Willingness to learn nephrology-specific procedures and treatments.
- Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and renal function evaluations.
- Assist in the diagnosis and management of kidney-related conditions such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, glomerulonephritis, and end-stage renal disease.
- Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests including blood work (creatinine, BUN, GFR), urinalysis, and imaging studies.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising nephrologist.
- Prescribe medications, including antihypertensives, diuretics, and phosphate binders, as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families on kidney disease management, dietary modifications (fluid, sodium, potassium, phosphorus restrictions), medication adherence, and when to seek emergency care.
- Coordinate care with dialysis centers, transplant teams, and other specialists within the multi-specialty practice.
- Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
- Stay current with advancements in nephrology through continuing medical education and collaboration with supervising physicians.