Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Arizona

Join the team at South West Kidney Institute in Peoria and Surprise  

 

The Panoramic Health network prioritizes putting providers at the center of care to ensure the highest quality of patient care. South West Kidney Institute is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This opportunity is open to candidates of all experience levels, though those with dialysis or nephrology experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Hiring Package: 

• Competitive salary, plus potential for productivity bonuses

Schedule/Practice Details: 

• No weekend or call coverage is expected 
• Responsible for capturing dialysis unit patients (billed under the physician) 
• May have own panel of clinic patients, but the majority will be collaborating with physicians to alternate care 
• Hospital-rounding will be with attending Nephrologist 

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Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree program in nursing, with nationally recognized course content, formal clinical preparation with minimum hour standards per program requirements 
• Competencies in advanced health assessment, physical examination, diagnosis, planning, and managing care including pharmacotherapeutics. 
• Provide nursing expertise in diagnosis and treatment to prevent, remediate, or alleviate illness and promote health, thus, resulting in improved patient outcomes. 
• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans. 
• Knowledge of medical records documentation in a confidential manner. 

Outpatient Dialysis Units:

• Manage the hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis patient per Kidney Dialysis Outcome Quality Indicators (KDOQI) guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage systems-related complications of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) therapy including anemia, hypertension, bone disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and vascular access.
• Diagnose and manage episodic health problems of clients with ESRD.
• Use an interdisciplinary team approach to plan comprehensive health care for the client.
• Support the client and family in decisions regarding termination of treatment.
• Perform annual physicals including health maintenance and preventative health counseling.
• Provide leadership to the clinical staff through education and consultation by serving as a role model and expert clinical resource in the nursing care of clients with ESRD.
• Assist the staff in preventing and treating complications of dialytic therapies.
• Coordinate continuity of care between the outpatient dialysis unit and other healthcare settings.
• Provide leadership for the establishment of nurse-driven protocols.

Hospital Responsibilities:

• Perform a complete admission history and physical.
• Write admission orders for routine hospitalizations.
• Assess the client and family discharge needs, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and dictate discharge summaries.
• Educate and counsel clients on treatment options and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate continuity of care between the hospital and other healthcare settings.

Clinic Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with chronic kidney disease, focusing on care that promotes health and prevents further decline in renal function.
• Follow established guidelines for Nurse Practitioner/Physician clinic model.
• Coordinate a pre-ESRD client education program.
• Develop or evaluate educational materials that will allow the patient to become an active participant in his/her care and foster decision-making abilities regarding treatments.

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