Nurse Practitioner- Nephrology, Rural Health Clinic

Position: Nurse Practitioner- Nephrology, Rural Health Clinic | Full-Time Days (22902)
# Nurse Practitioner
- Nephrology, Rural Health Clinic | Full-Time Days (22902)
Hot Job Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital - Manistique, MI 49854

Start Date   06/11/2026## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel  Percentage None## Description
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. The APP in the Nephrology setting will evaluate and manage patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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* DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.
* Provides services in accordance with those policies.
* Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
* Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
* Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient’s health records.
* Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.
* When appropriate, provides non-critical emergency care.
* Consults/communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.
* Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.
* Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).
* Dress in a professional manner.
* Display good interpersonal skills with the patients.
* Display good interpersonal skills with the staff.
* Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* Comply with the standards set forth for RHC designation.
* Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and x-ray results.
* Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.
* Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
* Perform other duties as assigned.## Qualifications
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program. Board Certified.
* NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
* Current DEA license.
* BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.
* Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar Clinic experience.
* Excellent clinical skills.
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