Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - Central Phoenix

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance (medical,

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Health savings & flexible spending

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to support renal disease patients across the Phoenix area. You will work under clinical supervision to enhance and augment patient care, performing dialysis visits and coordinating CKD treatment plans.

The role requires an ACNP license, an active Arizona RN license, a Master’s degree in nursing, and dialysis NP background.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Current Arizona RN license and ACNP license.
• Dialysis NP background preferred.
• CNN certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Solid interpersonal skills and flexible schedule with travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AKDHC physicians and dialysis staff to complete and document dialysis visits, addressing medical issues promptly.
• Provide chronic kidney disease care in office settings and coordinate treatment plans with physicians.
• Support care transitions, including annual physicals and post-hospital discharge planning.
• Deliver care across settings (rehab, SNF, office, or on call) with diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
• Prescribe or recommend appropriate therapies and maintain professional conduct in all interactions.

Skills

Dialysis NP background

CNN certification

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Travel between sites

Microsoft Office

ICD-9 coding

CPT coding

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Active Arizona RN license

ACNP license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - Central Phoenix Area

Job ID

22276

City

Glendale

Published date

16-Oct-2026

State

Arizona

Country

United States

85305

Description & Requirements

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - Central Phoenix Area

As one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease, Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC)has enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona since 1976. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. To learn more about us, please visit our website: www.akdhc.com .

AKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. AKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $107K-$145K and an extensive benefits package including:

• Subsidized health insurance coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized at (75%-100%, depending on the plan the employee selects
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As an Acute CareNurse Practitioner (ACNP), you will use your compassionate and empathetic nature to support the clinical care of patients with renal disease. You will work under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services and under the clinical supervision of the physicians to enhance and augment patient care.

As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, you should have:

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (4-10 years).
• Current Arizona RN license and an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license.
• Dialysis NP background preferred.
• Certification as a Nephrology Nurse (CNN) highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Solid interpersonal skills, flexible schedule availability, and reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Your essential duties and responsibilities as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:

• Collaborate with AKDHC physicians and dialysis staff to complete and document dialysis visits, addressing medical issues promptly.
• Provide chronic kidney disease care in office settings and coordinate treatment plans with physicians.
• Support care transitions, including annual physicals and post-hospital discharge planning.
• Deliver care across settings (e.g., rehab, SNF, office, or on call), including diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.
• Prescribe or recommend appropriate therapies and maintain professional, respectful conduct in all interactions.

Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to significantly impact our patients' lives and further your nursing career! Join our dedicated team and be part of something extraordinary.

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC)is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.