Advanced Practice Providers

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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.

Dialysis Care

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

40 hours of CME time

40 hours of Illinois paid leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

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 collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Nephrology, dialysis, hospital medicine, or other relevant clinical experience is preferred, but motivated NPs interested in developing nephrology expertise are encouraged to apply

At Rockford Nephrology Associates, you’ll find the clinical variety of a specialty practice without the demanding schedule often associated with nephrology. You’ll build relationships with…