Risk Adjustment Nurse Practitioner, VBC

U.S. Renal Care; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in the United States seeks an Advanced Practitioner to lead chronic disease management and ESKD patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform CDMVs, ESKD rounds, education, and care coordination with nephrologists, dialysis centers, and PCPs; documentation in EMR; a high emphasis on patient activation and prevention. This is a full-time, on-site role with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state performing duties.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete CDMVs, standalone or integrated within a VBC clinical pathway.
• ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits under nephrology guidance.
• ESKD holistic patient care management including activation, mental health, high risk patients, transition of care.
• ESKD patient education and disease management annual visits.
• Care collaboration with nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, hospitals and PCPs.
• CKD clinical care and kidney disease education.
• Document medical information and maintain electronic medical records.

Skills

Nephrology experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced Practitioner license

Job description

Responsibilities

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.

SUMMARY

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

Primary duties include:

• Completion of Chronic Disease Management Visits (CDMVs), whether standalone or integrated within another VBC clinical pathway
• ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of practice nephrologists
• ESKD holistic 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 nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, Kidneylink IDT, hospital discharge care coordination team, PCPs and sub-specialists 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefit Details

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

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

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO

Pay Range

USD $98,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.