Job Information
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Nephrology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Overview
Dialysis Clinic Inc., one of the largest not-for-profit providers of kidney care in the U.S., has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join its practice in the Indiana, Pennsylvania area. The ideal candidate selected will join our team in a well-established practice to serve patients in the Western Pennsylvania market.
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant may provide care in inpatient, office and dialysis center settings. We strive to help each patient, and members of their healthcare team, develop the knowledge, skills and resources to assist the patient in meeting their healthcare goals.
Responsibilities
Help patients manage health issues, prevent decline and identify risk factors
Perform medication reconciliation and management
Communicate with nephrologist about patient care matters including but not limited to inpatient status, office follow-up and dialysis care
Communicate timely and appropriately with patients and external members of the patient’s healthcare team
Actively engage patients, family members and caregivers – including education and support
Communicate order changes and discharge summary notes from the hospital to the dialysis clinic when appropriate
Correspond with referring providers for continuity of care
Monitor hospital admissions
Participate in discharge planning and work closely with hospital discharge team
Qualifications
Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
Minimum one to two years as an advanced practice nurse preferred
Experience treating patients with renal disease preferred
Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program if CRNP
Job Location US-PA-Indiana
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (1/4/2022 6:20 PM)
ID 2022-13304
# of Openings 1
Address 870 Hospital Road
Category Nursing