Dialysis NP Needed in Perm Role in Chesapeake/Norfolk, VA Area Starting Next Year!
Job at a glance
Job description
They are pioneering a new approach to primary care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESKD) directly within our dialysis centers. We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Nurse Practitioner to be our founding NP, helping us build and shape this groundbreaking program.
It is estimated that 30-50% of patients with renal failure do not receive consistent primary care support, resulting in increased morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality. This program will address the care barriers kidney patients face:
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Bringing care to the patient: Patients receive care in the health setting they spend the most time in: the dialysis unit. No additional patient transportation is required.
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Fostering seamless coordination: Proximity to and coordination with other critical caretakers, such as the Nephrologist, dialysis teammates, and integrated care leaders.
The Opportunity:
This Nurse Practitioner will be the first hire. Starting a program requires flexibility and patience, but it affords the opportunity to play a pivotal role in defining the initiative’s clinical direction. You will have direct access to top leaders to provide feedback on innovation and care redesign. It also means that, pending performance, there will be future leadership opportunities as we scale the program.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
5+ years of independent primary care practice
License to practice autonomously
DEA license and comfort in prescribing for chronic diseases typically associated with ESRD, such as congested heart failure.
Experience with dialysis or nephrology (preferred, but not required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Gerontology.
Demonstrated expertise in the management of chronic health conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, chronic respiratory diseases (e.g., COPD), and heart disease.
Proven experience in prescribing and managing medications: ability to initiate, titrate, and monitor therapies such as insulin, antihypertensive, statins, and other evidence-based treatments aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Working Hours
Expectations:
Average 10-12 patient visits per day.
Coordinate patient follow-ups to proactively address patient concerns, including coordinating care with other providers, ordering key labs, and prescribing medication.
Build clinical relationships with nephrologists, dialysis teammates, integrated care teammates, and local PCPs and specialists.
Conduct annual comprehensive health evaluations.