Advanced Practice Providers

St. Cloud Orthopedics; Rockford, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $130,000+

CME allowance

CME time

PTO

Illinois paid leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

No weekends

No call

Job summary

Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join a collaborative nephrology team. You will care for patients across office, hospital, and dialysis settings with no weekends and no call, offering a predictable schedule and work-life balance.

This role provides broad clinical experience, opportunities to develop nephrology expertise, and strong physician collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited NP/PA program.
• Current Illinois NP/PA license and national board certification.
• Nephrology, dialysis, or hospital medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with kidney disease across outpatient, hospital, and dialysis settings.
• Perform histories and physicals, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies; coordinate referrals.
• Educate patients on kidney health, disease management, and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for continuity of care.
• Participate in discharge planning and inpatient nephrology management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in NP/PA

Illinois NP/PA license + board certification

Job description

Build Your Nephrology Career—Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance

Are you aAdvanced Practice Providerlooking for a rewarding specialty where you can make a meaningful impact while still having time for life outside of work?

Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA)is growing and looking for a motivated, compassionate APP's to join our collaborative nephrology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nephrology provider—or an APP ready to develop specialty expertise in a supportive environment.

You'll have the opportunity to care for patients acrossoffice, hospital, and dialysis settings, giving you a broad clinical experience while working alongside an experienced nephrology team. And unlike many specialty positions, this role offersno weekends and no call, providing the predictability and balance today's clinicians are looking for.

Why Join RNA?

• Excellent work-life balance:No weekends and no call responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation:Starting salary of$130,000+, negotiable based on experience.
• Varied clinical practice:Weekly rotations across outpatient office, hospital, and dialysis settings.
• Strong physician collaboration:Work alongside an established nephrology team with support throughout your transition into the specialty.
• Professional growth:Gain comprehensive exposure to kidney disease, dialysis, inpatient nephrology, and chronic disease management.
• Growing practice:Join a team where your contributions can make an immediate impact.
• Regional support:Occasional cross-coverage in the Rochelle and Sycamore areas during provider vacations.

What You'll Do

As a Nurse Practitioner at RNA, you'll provide comprehensive care to patients with kidney disease across multiple clinical settings.

Outpatient Nephrology

• Evaluate and manage patients with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Manage medications and coordinate referrals and consultations.
• Educate patients on kidney health, disease management, treatment options, and prevention.
• Help patients take an active role in their long-term health.

Dialysis Care

• Evaluate and manage patients receiving hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis.
• Monitor and address common complications of ESRD, including anemia, hypertension, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, bone and mineral disorders, and vascular access concerns.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans of care in collaboration with the nephrology team.
• Coordinate care between the dialysis center, outpatient clinic, hospital, and other healthcare providers.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.

Hospital/Inpatient Care

• Perform patient assessments and histories and participate in inpatient nephrology management.
• Manage acute and chronic kidney-related conditions.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and expectations.
• Ensure continuity of care following hospitalization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $130,000+, negotiable based on experience
• $1,500 annual CME allowance
• 40 hours of CME time
• Generous accrued PTO
• 40 hours of Illinois paid leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No weekends
• No call

What We're Looking For

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Studies Program.
• Current Illinois NP/PA license and national board certification
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Nephrology, dialysis, hospital medicine, or other relevant clinical experience is preferred, but motivated NPs interested in developing nephrology expertise are encouraged to apply

The RNA Difference

At Rockford Nephrology Associates, you'll find theclinical variety of a specialty practice without the demanding schedule often associated with nephrology.You'll build relationships with patients, develop valuable expertise across multiple care settings, and work alongside a team that values collaboration and provider support.

If you're looking for along-term opportunity with competitive compensation, meaningful clinical work, and genuine work-life balance, RNA may be the right next step for you.

We're actively interviewing and ready to move quickly for the right candidate.

About Rockford Nephrology Associates

Rockford Nephrology Associates is a growing nephrology practice committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive kidney care to patients throughout the region. Our team combines clinical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver exceptional patient care.

Learn more about RNA:https://www.rockfordnephrology.org/

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