Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MDB Health Services is seeking a compassionate Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. The NP will provide specialized evaluation, management, and ongoing renal care for residents in our facilities.

The ideal candidate will have CKD/ESRD experience, work closely with nephrologists and dialysis teams, and hold an unrestricted NP/APRN license. This role is based in Texas and requires on-site presence in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP/APRN with active, unrestricted license in practice state.
• 2+ years of NP nephrology experience preferred.
• Experience in LTC, dialysis, hospital, or outpatient nephrology settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with CKD/ESRD.
• Provide ongoing management for renal-related conditions.
• Perform nephrology-focused assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Nephrology experience

Clinical assessment

Renal lab interpretation

LTC/dialysis experience

Independent evaluation

Education

NP/APRN license

Job description

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

About the Position

MDB Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized evaluation, management, and ongoing care for patients with kidney disease and related conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for patients with chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, and other renal conditions. This provider will work closely with nephrologists, dialysis teams, nursing staff, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, high-quality renal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
• Provide ongoing management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and renal-related complications
• Perform comprehensive nephrology-focused assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor and manage progression of chronic kidney disease
• Review and interpret renal-related laboratory and diagnostic results
• Identify and manage complications associated with CKD and ESRD
• Monitor and manage fluid status, edema, electrolyte abnormalities, and blood pressure as they relate to renal disease
• Review medication regimens for appropriate renal dosing and potential nephrotoxic medications
• Assist with evaluation and management of patients with renal hypertension and other conditions contributing to kidney disease
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and nephrology case discussions
• Communicate significant changes in renal function or patient condition to the supervising nephrologist and appropriate members of the healthcare team

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/APRN license in the state of practice
• 2+ years of Nurse Practitioner experience in Nephrology preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to independently evaluate complex renal conditions and recognize changes in patient status
• Strong understanding of renal laboratory values, medications, and treatment protocols
• Experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, dialysis, hospital, or outpatient nephrology setting