MDB Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized evaluation, management, and ongoing care for patients with kidney disease and related conditions.
The ideal candidate will have experience caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, and other renal conditions. This provider will work closely with nephrologists, dialysis teams, nursing staff, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, high-quality renal care.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
Provide ongoing management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and renal-related complications
Perform comprehensive nephrology-focused assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Monitor and manage progression of chronic kidney disease
Review and interpret renal-related laboratory and diagnostic results
Identify and manage complications associated with CKD and ESRD
Monitor and manage fluid status, edema, electrolyte abnormalities, and blood pressure as they relate to renal disease
Review medication regimens for appropriate renal dosing and potential nephrotoxic medications
Assist with evaluation and management of patients with renal hypertension and other conditions contributing to kidney disease
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and nephrology case discussions
Communicate significant changes in renal function or patient condition to the supervising nephrologist and appropriate members of the healthcare team
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of practice
2+ years of Nurse Practitioner experience in Nephrology preferred
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to independently evaluate complex renal conditions and recognize changes in patient status
Strong understanding of renal laboratory values, medications, and treatment protocols
Experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, dialysis, hospital, or outpatient nephrology setting
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Skills
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