Nephrology Consultant

Aayush Kumar from IQ City Foundation; Durgapur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebius Institute of Renal Care in India seeks a seasoned nephrologist to lead clinical nephrology, dialysis services, and critical-care coverage. The role requires DM/DNB in Nephrology, with responsibilities spanning inpatient rounds, outpatient consults, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The position offers opportunities for teaching, research involvement, and adherence to NABH standards, with a focus on patient-centered renal care.

Qualifications

• DM/DNB in Nephrology or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience in nephrology clinical care, dialysis, and urgent care.
• Strong communication with patients and families; commitment to ethical care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage AKI, CKD, nephrotic/nephritic syndromes and renal failure.
• Oversee dialysis services and manage vascular access and dialysis prescriptions.
• Perform or supervise nephrology procedures as credentialed (biopsy, catheterization).
• Provide nephrology consults for ICU and emergency departments.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and prognosis.
• Maintain medical records, follow NABH/policy standards, participate in audits.
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents; stay updated with guidelines.

Skills

Nephrology

Dialysis Management

Critical-care nephrology

CKD management

Renal replacement therapy

Electrolyte disorders

Hypertension management

Patient counselling

Multidisciplinary coordination

EMR/HIS documentation

Education

DM/DNB in Nephrology

Tools

EMR/HIS

Job description

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and manage patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), glomerular diseases, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, and renal failure.
• Manage patients with hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, acid-base disorders, and diabetic kidney disease.
• Provide consultation for critically ill patients with renal complications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and investigations.
• Conduct regular inpatient rounds and provide outpatient nephrology consultations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, diabetologists, and other specialists.

2. Dialysis Services

• Supervise and manage hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Evaluate patients requiring initiation or modification of dialysis.
• Manage dialysis-related complications and emergencies.
• Monitor vascular access and coordinate with vascular surgeons where required.
• Ensure appropriate dialysis prescriptions and clinical monitoring.

3. Procedures

• Perform or supervise appropriate nephrology procedures, including:
  • Temporary dialysis catheter insertion
  • Renal biopsy, where credentialed and permitted
  • Peritoneal dialysis-related procedures, where applicable
  • Management of vascular access
  • Other procedures within the scope of institutional privileges

4. Emergency & Critical Care

• Manage nephrological emergencies, including:
  • Severe hyperkalemia
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Fluid overload
  • Severe metabolic acidosis
  • Hypertensive emergencies with renal involvement
  • Dialysis emergencies
• Provide nephrology support to ICU and emergency departments.

5. Patient & Family Care

• Explain diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and preventive measures to patients and relatives.
• Provide counselling regarding dialysis, transplantation, lifestyle modification, and long-term renal care.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate patient care.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, prescriptions, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols, infection-control practices, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives, and NABH-related activities.

7. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching and training of medical students, residents, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals, as applicable.
• Conduct case discussions, clinical presentations, CME activities, and academic sessions.
• Stay updated with current nephrology guidelines, evidence-based practices, and advances in renal care.

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in Nephrology and Renal Medicine
• Expertise in Dialysis Management
• Critical-care nephrology
• Acute and chronic kidney disease management
• Renal replacement therapy
• Electrolyte and acid-base disorder management
• Hypertension and diabetic nephropathy management
• Clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Patient counselling and communication
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Medical documentation and EMR/Hospital Information System
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care

Educational Qualification

• DM/DNB in Nephrology.