Nurse Practitioner, VBC San Antonio

Primary duties include: ESKD rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of practice nephrologistsESKD hollistic patient care management including but not limited to patient activation, depression, high risk of hospitalization, transition of care and co-morbid medical issue oversightESKD patient educationESKD 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 indicatedCKD 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/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.