Nurse Practitioner - Tucson Area

Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support clinical care for patients with renal disease. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians for dialysis visits, providing chronic care, and supporting transitions. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in nursing, current RN and NP licenses, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a team dedicated to changing lives with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (4–10 years).
• Current Arizona RN license and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to complete dialysis visits and address medical issues.
• Provide chronic kidney disease care in office settings and coordinate treatment plans.
• Support care transitions, including annual physicals and post-hospital discharge planning.

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with ICD-9 and CPT coding

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Current Arizona RN license and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

AKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation 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, including 168 hours to start and more added for each year of employment with AKDHC

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.

Responsibilities

As a Nurse Practitioner, 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (4–10 years).
• Current Arizona RN license and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• 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.

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.