Job Description

Summary:

MAKC is looking for a reliable and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to support office operations of a well-established Nephrology practice.

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Pay Range: $52-$57/hour base rate, negotiable

Reports To: Practice Manager

Location:

MAKC is looking for two NPs to staff one office location each: Downtown Richmond and Prince George. This position will require occasional travel to the other office site, as needed. Mileage and travel time is compensated.

About Mid-Atlantic Kidney Centers:

Mid-Atlantic Kidney Centers (MKC), founded in 1984 in Richmond, Virginia, has grown into a leading nephrology practice in Central Virginia. MKC was a pioneer in integrating Nurse Practitioners into nephrology care, beginning in 1985, and has continued to expand its team to meet the needs of patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Our mission is to adhere to the highest professional standards in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of kidney disease. Operating out of most tri-cities hospitals and three office locations, MKC providers and staff are prepared to offer a variety of flexible solutions for our patients, including self-administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with chronic kidney disease, focusing on care that promotes health and slows further decline in renal function.
• Treat renal disease and other medical conditions as appropriate.
• Order and interpret renal-focused lab tests and diagnostic studies.
• Assist in the Coordination of Care with the patient’s family, dialysis facility, primary care, specialists, hospital and other health care settings.
• Provide leadership to the clinical staff by serving as a role model and clinical resource.
• Collaborate with the nephrologists to provide care and updates on patient’s condition.
• Communicate with the patient’s other providers as needed.
• Provide ongoing education to patients and their families, including preparing for initiation of dialysis if they choose.

Experience, Licenses and Certification

• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience as an RN and 1 year of NP experience preferred; experience with nephrology and critical care strongly preferred.
• Required Licenses: Virginia Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner; Virginia or Compact RN License
• Preferred Certification: Advanced Practice Nurse (Adult, Acute Care, or Family) by AANP or ANCC
• Prescriptive Authority in Virginia

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of nursing and health care terminology
• Work consistent with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Trauma-informed patient care skills
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to cope with stressful situations, providing compassionate care to patients, their families, and colleagues
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene practices
• Must be able to perform CPR

Bonus Points

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Epic EMR experience
• Nephrology experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require extended periods of walking and standing.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25lbs frequently, and 50lbs occasionally.
• Able to bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• High level of manual dexterity and visual acuity is required.
• Adequate hearing is required for communication, cues indicating patient status, and medical equipment alarms.

Mid-Atlantic Kidney Centers does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.

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