Nurse Practitioner, VBC Valley: Modesto

Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Modesto, CA — $–$ (Posted 1 week ago)

$/yr – $/yr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• 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 and co‑morbidity medical issue oversight
• ESKD patient education
• ESKD comprehensive disease management annual visits
• Care collaboration with nephrologists, dialysis center IDT, Kidney link IDT, hospital discharge care coordination team, PCPs and subspecialists as clinically indicated
• CKD clinical care and kidney disease education
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

• 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 Kidney link RN Care Manager
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Current license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state performing duties
• Firm understanding of the protocols, policies and operations of a physician practice
• Necessary specialty certification and 2 years of clinical work experience, preferably in nephrology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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