Nurse Practitioner (Nephrology)

Position Overview:

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner (Nephrology) with significant clinical experience to provide on-site nephrology services. The position involves direct patient care, administrative tasks, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outpatient Care:

   • Conduct two four-hour clinics per week (Tuesday and Thursday).
   • Evaluate and treat patients with nephrology conditions in an outpatient setting.
   • Provide patient education and coordinate follow-up care.

2. Inpatient Support and On-Call Coverage:

   • Collaborate with the nephrologist to support inpatient care and dialysis management.
   • Be available to support on-call coverage as necessary.

3. Administrative Duties:

   • Document all patient interactions and care plans in the VA electronic health record system (CPRS).
   • Participate in quality improvement and staff meetings as required.
   • Assist in quality assurance and reporting tasks related to patient care.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
2. At least five years of direct clinical experience in nephrology.
3. Active NP license in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
4. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Competencies:

1. Proficient in managing chronic kidney disease, dialysis care, and other nephrology-related conditions.
2. Skilled in patient education, care planning, and coordination.
3. Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferably VA CPRS).

Work Schedule:

• Clinics: Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
• On-call support as necessary during evenings, weekends, and holidays.