Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
About the job
- 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 required for the position.
- Strong clinical assessment skills are required.
- The candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- The candidate must be able to perform prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, computer work, lifting or moving patients, and prolonged sitting as needed.
- 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.
- 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 communication and decision-making skills are preferred.
- A commitment to patient-centered care and improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease is preferred.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MedElite announced a Vermont Health Care Association partnership on 2026-04-07.
- MedElite announced a Touro University partnership on 2026-04-20, expanding pharmacogenomics capabilities.
- Indeed listed 654 jobs in 2026, signaling ongoing hiring demand and growth activity.
What critics are saying
- Indeed reviews on 2025-04-14 cite layoffs, high turnover, and management changes.
- 2020 federal qui tam litigation still shadows MedElite's compliance culture and payer trust.
- If compliance problems spread, SNF contracts and referrals can deteriorate quickly across 2026.
What makes MedElite unique
- MedElite's treat-in-place model embeds clinicians inside SNFs, reducing transfers and friction.
- MedElite partnered with Touro University on pharmacogenomics, adding academic validation to post-acute services.
- MedElite sponsors state associations like VHCA and NHCA, strengthening distribution with facility operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice Insurance