U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

Value-Based Care Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeLaredo, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A current Advanced Practitioner license in Texas must be maintained in good standing.
Three or more years of experience are preferred.
Previous direct patient care experience with dialysis patients and/or case management is preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing are required.
Basic computer skills are required, and proficiency in all USRC clinical applications must be achieved within 90 days of hire.
The candidate must meet any practice requirements for the applicable state.
The candidate must be able to meet applicable hospital or agency hiring standards, which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements.
The candidate must reside in Laredo.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic patient care management, including engaging patients, screening for depression, addressing hospitalization risks, providing transitions of care after hospitalizations, and supporting management of kidney health and comorbid conditions.
Collaborate with nephrologists, dialysis center interdisciplinary teams, Kidneylink colleagues, hospital discharge care coordination teams, primary care physicians, and subspecialists as clinically indicated to address patient care needs.
Build and manage close partnerships with nephrologists and dialysis team members to manage care.
Provide comprehensive disease-management annual visits as needed.
Perform limited and comprehensive dialysis rounding under the guidance of partner-practice nephrologists as needed.
Spend up to 100% of work time in USRC dialysis clinics, partnering with dialysis teams and nephrologists to manage care, as applicable.
Perform physical examinations to evaluate patients' health and diagnose illnesses.
Order and assess diagnostic tests, including X-rays and laboratory tests.
Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment when necessary.
Prescribe medications.
Document patient medical information and maintain electronic medical records.
Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families about health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and promote preventive care and positive health behaviors.
Request consultations or referrals with other healthcare providers, including physicians and clinics.
Collaborate with other members of the KidneyLink/USRC clinical team and with practice partner physicians and other providers.
Promote GUEST customer service standards and develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Participate in team efforts and perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Desired Qualifications

Spanish or bilingual ability is a plus.
Previous direct patient care experience with dialysis patients and/or case management is preferred.
Three or more years of experience are preferred.

Overview

The Value-Based Care (VBC) Nurse Practitioner provides patient-centered clinical care and care management for individuals with kidney disease, collaborating with nephrologists, dialysis care teams, and other providers to support quality outcomes, reduce hospitalization risk, and promote effective management of chronic and comorbid conditions.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

Primary duties include:

Holistic patient care management including but not limited to engaging patients, screening for depression, addressing risks of hospitalization, providing transitions of care following hospitalizations, and supporting management of kidney health and comorbid conditions.
Collaborates with nephrologists, dialysis center interdisciplinary teams, Kidneylink colleagues, hospital discharge care coordination team, primary care physicians and sub-specialists as clinically indicated to address patient care needs.
Builds and manages close partnerships with nephrologists and dialysis team members, as appropriate, to manage care.
May provide comprehensive disease management annual visits
May include dialysis rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of partner practice nephrologists
May involve up to 100% of time spent in USRC dialysis clinics, partnering with dialysis teams and nephrologists to manage care.
Other duties and tasks as assigned

Functions performed during above duties:

Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
Order and assess diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
Prescribe medications
Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics
Collaborate with other members of the Kindeylink / USRC clinical team
Collaborate with practice partner physicians and other providers
Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Participates in team concepts and promotes a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

Current Advanced Practitioner license in Texas. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
Three (3) plus years of experience preferred.
Previous experience in direct patient care to dialysis patients and/or case management preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing, Spanish/Bi-lingual a plus.
Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.
Candidate must reside in Laredo.

Benefit Details

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical / Pharmacy
* Dental
* Vision
* Voluntary benefits
* 401k with employer match
* Virtual Care
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits
* PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* 401k with employer match
* PTO

About the Company

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

U.S. Renal Care provides dialysis services for patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. Its clinics partner with leading physicians across the United States to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care. The service model centers on personalized treatment plans, with Medicare and other insurers reimbursing dialysis procedures as the main revenue source. The company targets growth by identifying areas with high patient demand and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals. In short, it offers physician-supported, flexible dialysis care to diverse patients and aims to expand access where demand exists.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $343.9M
Headquarters: Plano, TX
Founded: 2000

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