Advanced Practice Providers

Build Your Nephrology Career—Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance

Are you a
Advanced Practice Provider
looking for a rewarding specialty where you can make a meaningful impact while still having time for life outside of work?

Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA)is growing and looking for a motivated, compassionate APP's to join our collaborative nephrology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nephrology provider—or an APP ready to develop specialty expertise in a supportive environment.

You'll have the opportunity to care for patients across
office, hospital, and dialysis settings
, giving you a broad clinical experience while working alongside an experienced nephrology team. And unlike many specialty positions, this role offers
no weekends and no call
, providing the predictability and balance today's clinicians are looking for.

• Excellent work-life balance:No weekends and no call responsibilities.
• Competitive compensation:Starting salary of$130,000+, negotiable based on experience.
• Varied clinical practice:Weekly rotations across outpatient office, hospital, and dialysis settings.
• Strong physician collaboration:Work alongside an established nephrology team with support throughout your transition into the specialty.
• Professional growth:Gain comprehensive exposure to kidney disease, dialysis, inpatient nephrology, and chronic disease management.
• Growing practice:Join a team where your contributions can make an immediate impact.
• Regional support:Occasional cross-coverage in the Rochelle and Sycamore areas during provider vacations.

As a Nurse Practitioner at RNA, you'll provide comprehensive care to patients with kidney disease across multiple clinical settings.

• Evaluate and manage patients with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Manage medications and coordinate referrals and consultations.
• Educate patients on kidney health, disease management, treatment options, and prevention.
• Help patients take an active role in their long-term health.

• Evaluate and manage patients receiving hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis.
• Monitor and address common complications of ESRD, including anemia, hypertension, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, bone and mineral disorders, and vascular access concerns.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans of care in collaboration with the nephrology team.
• Coordinate care between the dialysis center, outpatient clinic, hospital, and other healthcare providers.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.

• Perform patient assessments and histories and participate in inpatient nephrology management.
• Manage acute and chronic kidney-related conditions.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and expectations.
• Ensure continuity of care following hospitalization.

• Starting salary: $130,000+, negotiable based on experience
• $1,500 annual CME allowance
• 40 hours of CME time
• Generous accrued PTO
• 40 hours of Illinois paid leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No weekends
• No call

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Studies Program.
• Current Illinois NP/PA license and national board certification
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work…