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MedElite

On-site healthcare services for facilities

Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeSan Antonio, TX, USA$30k - $90kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
  • A current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Texas is required.
  • Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
  • Current DEA registration is required if applicable to the position.
  • Nephrology, dialysis, renal, or related clinical experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations is preferred.
  • Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience is preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams is required.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease is required.
  • Ability to perform prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, computer work, lifting and moving patients, and prolonged sitting is required.
  • Ability to perform computer-based documentation and prolonged sitting as needed is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nephrology-focused assessments and ongoing management for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
  • Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and manage nephrology-related conditions in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating nephrologist, as applicable.
  • Monitor dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, tolerance, and patient outcomes.
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, review medical histories, and conduct physical examinations.
  • Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and clinical findings to support individualized treatment plans.
  • Manage associated conditions such as hypertension, anemia, fluid imbalance, and electrolyte disorders.
  • Adjust medications and treatment plans within scope of practice and in collaboration with the nephrology team.
  • Monitor patients during and after dialysis treatment and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dialysis technicians, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease, dialysis treatment, medication adherence, diet, fluid restrictions, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and point of contact for patients, families, and facility staff regarding nephrology-related concerns.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Coordinate care with specialists, dialysis centers, primary care providers, and facility teams.
  • Support patient advocacy and continuity of care across settings.

About the Company

MedElite

On-site healthcare services for facilities

MedElite provides in-facility healthcare services to skilled nursing facilities by offering a range of ancillary medical programs and advanced technologies. Its on-site solutions include telemedicine, physiatry, respiratory therapy, advanced wound care, and other specialized consultations, all designed to be integrated with a facility’s existing staff and workflows. By bringing medical services directly into nursing homes, MedElite aims to improve resident outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions while also expanding the facility’s revenue through a more comprehensive set of care options. Unlike providers who rely on external visits or separate suppliers, MedElite emphasizes collaboration with facility staff and a broad, turnkey portfolio that minimizes the need for capital investment by the facility. The company’s goal is to help long-term care centers deliver higher-quality care on-site and operate more efficiently.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2011

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