Nurse Practitioner, VBC Central Valley: Modesto Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Satellite Healthcare / WellBound; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Modesto, California, is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to provide comprehensive nephrology care, including patient education, disease management, and collaboration with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the necessary licensure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. A signing bonus of up to $15,000 may be available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in California.
• 2 years of clinical work experience preferred, nephrology experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations to assess patient health.
• Order, assess, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Nephrology experience

Clinical assessment

Education

Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner

Specialty certification

Job description

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

Primary Duties Include

• ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of practice nephrologists
• ESKD hollistic patient care management including but not limited to patient activation, depression, high risk of hospitalization, transition of care and co-morbid medical issue oversight
• ESKD patient education
• ESKD comprehensive disease management annual visits
• Care collaboration with with nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, Kidneylink IDT, hospital discharge care coordination team, PCPs and sub-specialisits as clinically indicated
• CKD clinical care and kidney disease education
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Functions Performed During Above Duties

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and assess diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Prescribe medications
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics, collaborate with Kidneylink RN Care Manager
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

Qualified candidates with prior nephrology or dialysis experience may be eligible for up to $15,000 signing bonus - please inquire.

Qualifications / Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements Include

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state performing duties
• Ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the protocols, policies and operations of a physician practice.
• Must have necessary specialty certification 2 years clinical work experience Nephrology experience a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

Benefits for Part-Time Employees

• 401k with employer match
• PTO