Advanced Practice - Nephrology opening in Hartford County, CT
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Nephrology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Hartford County, Connecticut, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
NP - Nephrology opening in CT
- Position located in Hartford County, CT
- Full-time, permanent position
About the role:
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Nephrology Department. The Nurse Practitioner will care for patients with chronic kidney disease, acute kidney Injury in the inpatient setting under the supervision of and with the collaboration of an attending nephrologist. Will be responsible for seeing and coordinating care of these patients, including evaluation of new patients, follow-up of patients, evaluating and monitoring kidney function; BP control; appropriate testing; evaluation of medications with appropriate ordering, prescribing and titration of meds.
Position Details:
- This position has primary focus on the medical management of patients who are on dialysis (psychosocial, medical, nutritional, etc.).
- This role is a key provider in a multidisciplinary team approach in managing this patient population; opportunity for expanded role in outpatient management of chronic kidney disease, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis.
- Provides comprehensive health care to patients in various states of health or illness in collaboration with one or more physicians using guidelines agreed upon with physicians.
- Schedule will be 40 hours per week and one weekend per month.
- Experience in medical or surgical ICU environment; dialysis experience a plus.
- Valid Connecticut license is required.