Our client is launching an innovative pilot program to transform how Nurse Practitioners (NPs) deliver care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). We're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking NPs to help pioneer this new model of primary care providing proactive, integrated services alongside nephrology teams. (One NP focused on ESKD care and another NP focused on CKD care)
What You ll Do
As a Nurse Practitioner you ll serve as a key provider for high-risk patients in either CKD or ESKD stages. You'll work closely with nephrologists, dialysis teams, and interdisciplinary care staff to:
- Provide primary care within dialysis units or nephrologist offices
- Manage chronic illness and co-morbid conditions such as heart failure (HF), hypertension (HTN), and diabetes (DM)
- Reduce hospitalizations and total cost of care through preventive, patient-centered approaches
- Help establish and grow new outpatient CKD clinics near dialysis units
- Champion care redesign in an innovative, patient-first environment
Ideal Candidate Profile
We re looking for Nurse Practitioners who are:
- Excited to be part of a trailblazing pilot program
- Independent, resourceful, and ready to help stand up a new model of care
- Experienced in nephrology, primary care, or dialysis settings
- Interested in growth and future leadership opportunities
For ESKD-Focused Roles:
- Experience in dialysis and fluid/access management
- Strong understanding of managing patients in the dialysis setting
- Focus on preventing hospitalizations and coordinating wraparound care
For CKD-Focused Roles:
- Proficient in managing comorbidities: HF, HTN, DM
- Comfortable with palliative care discussions and advance care planning
- Familiarity with value-based care principles a plus
Why This Role?:
- Monday Friday self-managed schedule
- No nights, weekends, or on-call
- Competitive Pay
- Work with nationally recognized kidney care leaders
- Empowered environment with potential for leadership growth
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years NP experience
- Unrestricted NP license in Iowa or ability to obtain
- DEA license (or eligible within 90 days)
- BLS/CPR certification
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
