The Nephrology Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive kidney care to patients with chronic kidney disease, dialysis needs, and acute kidney injury. Working across outpatient clinics, dialysis centers including in-center and home modalities, and hospital settings, the NP supports improved patient outcomes and streamlined care coordination in collaboration with nephrologists, primary care physicians, dialysis nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and manage chronic kidney disease treatment plans
- Coordinate care across outpatient clinics, dialysis units, and hospital environments
- Manage dialysis therapies including in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis
- Perform hospital rounding duties daily, weekly, or as needed
- Manage referrals to ensure timely and appropriate specialist engagement
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care
- Prescribe and manage medications relevant to nephrology patients
- Support home dialysis patients and monitor treatment adherence
- Collaborate closely with nephrologists, primary care providers, and care teams
Required Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in New Mexico or eligibility
- National board certification (AANP, ANCC, or equivalent)
- DEA license with prescriptive authority
- Entry-level experience in nephrology nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in patient assessment and chronic kidney disease management
- Experience with various dialysis modalities including in-center and home therapies
- Strong skills in care coordination, medication management, and patient education
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Demonstrated critical thinking, communication, and team collaboration abilities
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