Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Norfolk / Chesapeake, VA Norfolk & Chesapeake, Virginia
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
PAY: $130,000 - $170,000 per year + Relocation Assistance + Referral Bonus up to $1kAbout NurseAmerica:NurseAmerica is a nationally recognized provider of healthcare staffing solutions, connecting passionate nurses with top-tier clinical environments across the United States. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and hands-on recruiter support. Whether you prefer per-diem, contract, or long-term placements, NurseAmerica is your trusted partner in building a meaningful nursing career.
About the Role
NurseAmerica is seeking a motivated Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join an innovative program delivering primary care directly within dialysis centers. As a founding NP, you will help shape this groundbreaking initiative for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESKD), providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in a convenient clinical setting.
- Work across a portfolio of 3-8 dialysis centers in the Norfolk/Chesapeake area.
- Clinical autonomy to manage patient visits, averaging 10-12 patients per day.
- Schedule primarily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to align with dialysis appointments.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct annual comprehensive health evaluations and patient follow-ups.
- Coordinate care with nephrologists, dialysis teams, primary care providers, and other specialists.
- Order and interpret labs, prescribe medications, and manage chronic conditions.
- Support development of the program and provide feedback to leadership on care delivery.
Qualifications
Required:- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Gerontology.
- VA Licensed Nurse Practitioner with autonomous practice authority.
- DEA license and experience prescribing for chronic diseases, including congestive heart failure.
Preferred:- Experience in dialysis or nephrology.
- Expertise in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease.
- Proven ability to initiate, titrate, and monitor medications in accordance with clinical guidelines.