Nurse Practitioner

RCO Management INC; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

RCO Management INC is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive nephrology care across outpatient clinics, affiliated hospitals, and dialysis facilities in South Carolina. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients with CKD, hypertension, and related conditions, in collaboration with nephrologists and the care team.

Responsibilities include outpatient nephrology care, dialysis rounding, and hospital rounding with credentialed

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current South Carolina RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Current national NP certification appropriate to the position.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration as required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain required hospital and dialysis facility credentials or privileges.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical documentation and billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Nephrology Care: Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions.
• Dialysis Rounding: Conduct scheduled patient rounds at affiliated dialysis facilities.
• Hospital Rounding and Inpatient Care: Perform hospital rounds and nephrology consultations at affiliated hospitals.
• Additional Responsibilities: Provide clinical coverage at outpatient offices, coordinate with physicians and staff, ensure EMR documentation, and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical documentation

Billing knowledge

DEA registration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree (NP)

Job description

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Practice Operations Part Time Brentwood, TN, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $118,000.00 Annually

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Nephrology

Locations: Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Walterboro, South Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive nephrology care across multiple outpatient clinic locations, dialysis facilities, and affiliated hospitals.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), hypertension, and related disorders.

This position requires flexibility to provide outpatient care, dialysis rounding, and hospital coverage based on patient needs and practice schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outpatient Nephrology Care

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions.

Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.

Prescribe and manage medications within authorized scope of practice.

Monitor CKD progression, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, and other nephrology-related conditions.

Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.

Coordinate referrals, specialty consultations, and follow-up care.

Dialysis Rounding

Conduct scheduled patient rounds at affiliated dialysis facilities.

Assess and manage patients receiving hemodialysis and other renal replacement therapies.

Review dialysis treatments, laboratory results, vascular access concerns, and patient progress.

Collaborate with nephrologists and dialysis facility staff to coordinate treatment plans.

Identify and address dialysis-related complications and changes in patient condition.

Complete required dialysis documentation accurately and promptly.

Hospital Rounding and Inpatient Care

Perform hospital rounds and nephrology consultations at affiliated hospitals as assigned and appropriately credentialed.

Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury, CKD, ESRD, and related conditions.

Collaborate with nephrologists and hospital staff regarding treatment plans and inpatient dialysis needs.

Monitor patient progress and coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.

Maintain accurate and timely hospital documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide clinical coverage at outpatient offices in Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Walterboro, as well as assigned dialysis facilities and hospitals.

Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain complete and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Ensure compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and billing requirements.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote cost-effective, patient-centered care.

Maintain flexibility in scheduling and travel between assigned practice locations as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the position.

Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration as required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Ability to obtain required hospital and dialysis facility credentials or privileges.

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of medical documentation and billing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in nephrology, internal medicine, or management of chronic medical conditions.

Experience with dialysis patients and hospital rounding.

Familiarity with CKD, ESRD, hypertension, and renal replacement therapies.

Experience working in a multi-location medical practice.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This position serves patients across outpatient offices inOrangeburg, Bamberg, and Walterboro, South Carolina, as well as affiliated dialysis facilities and hospitals.

The Nurse Practitioner must be willing to travel between assigned locations and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate outpatient appointments, dialysis rounding, and hospital coverage.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate nephrology care. The ability to work collaboratively with physicians, manage multiple clinical responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care across various healthcare settings is essential.

All duties will be performed in accordance with applicable South Carolina licensure requirements, authorized scope of practice, facility privileges, and established clinical protocols.