Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing nephrology practice. The NP will work collaboratively with nephrologists and the interdisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and dialysis-related conditions. This position includes outpatient clinic responsibilities and may include inpatient consultations and dialysis rounding based on practice needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, glomerular diseases, and other renal disorders.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Monitor patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Participate in dialysis rounding and coordinate care with dialysis center staff.
• Manage anemia, mineral and bone disorders, fluid balance, and other complications associated with kidney disease.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease management, medications, nutrition, dialysis options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, primary care providers, specialists, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Review and respond to laboratory results, patient messages, medication refill requests, and urgent clinical issues.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain licensure, including DEA, State Medical License, CPR, and other required licenses in all states where Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, P.A. practices.
• Maintain continuing education training to support your license.
• Work with practice manager, credentialing coordinator, and other office staff as needed in a timely manner for obtaining and maintaining insurance credentialing, hospital privileges, and dialysis center privileges.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), as appropriate.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• One or more years of experience in nephrology, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or primary care.
• Experience caring for patients with chronic kidney disease or dialysis.
• Familiarity with electronic health records.
• ACLS certification (if inpatient responsibilities are included).

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of chronic kidney disease management.
• Knowledge of hypertension treatment guidelines.
• Ability to interpret renal laboratory studies and diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of dialysis therapies and associated complications.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Work Environment

• Outpatient nephrology clinic.
• May include hospital consultations and dialysis center rounding.
• Monday through Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-12 schedule, with shared call responsibilities if applicable.
• Occasional travel between practice locations and dialysis centers may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use standard office and medical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Performance incentives
• Paid health insurance
• Paid long-term disability insurance
• $10k Paid term life insurance policy
• Voluntary FSA and other insurances including dental, vision, short-term disability, and more
• Paid time off (four weeks per year)
• Paid holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Professional license and certification reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• 401(k)/Roth employee contribution plans starting at hire date
• Employer-paid profit-sharing, safe harbor, and cash-balance plans after one year of employment.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our practice is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.