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University of Rochester - Rochester, NY
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About the position
The Inpatient and Clinic Nephrology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at the University of Rochester involves providing direct patient care in nephrology services. The role focuses on managing patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury, and those undergoing kidney transplantation. The practitioner will work in a team environment, coordinating care and ensuring smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient settings, while also participating in the education of learners.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and management of patients with ESRD who need ongoing dialysis therapy, including writing dialysis orders and coordinating care with other inpatient services.
- Management of patients with acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, and disorders of volume and blood pressure, including prescription of dialysis and CVVHDF when appropriate.
- Evaluation and management of patients pre and post kidney transplantation, including management of immunosuppressant medications and their complications.
- Billing for services provided.
- Shifts in general nephrology clinic seeing hospital follow-up patients, CKD follow-up visits, and other appropriate follow-up patients.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and an active New York State license in good standing for Nurse Practitioners.
- Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program, licensure in good standing, and certification as a Registered Physician Assistant for Physician Assistants.
- 5 years experience as an RN with one to three years of leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience for Nurse Practitioners.
- Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and customer relation skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in nephrology or related fields.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Participation in the education of learners (students and new employees).
- Opportunities for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
