Nephrology APP/NP-PA: Balanced Life, Broad Practice

Ambu; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

CME allowance

CME time

PTO

Illinois paid leave

Health benefits

401(k)

No weekends

No call

Job summary

Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA) in Rockford, IL is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our nephrology team. You will care for patients across office, hospital, and dialysis settings, gaining broad clinical experience alongside an experienced nephrology team.

This role offers no weekends and no call, providing predictability and balance in a demanding field. RNA emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited NP/PA 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/PAs interested in developing nephrology expertise are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's or Doctoral NP/PA program

Job description

Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA) in Rockford, IL is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our nephrology team. You will care for patients across office, hospital, and dialysis settings, gaining broad clinical experience alongside an experienced nephrology team.

This role offers no weekends and no call, providing predictability and balance in a demanding field. RNA emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and comprehensive patient care.