[Hiring] VBC Risk Adjustment Nurse Practitioner @U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

Role Description

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.

• 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
  • 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

• 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

• All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical / Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary benefits
  • 401k with employer match
  • Virtual Care
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
• All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
  • 401k with employer match
  • PTO

Pay Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $158,000.00 /Hr.