Nephrology - Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

SUMMARY

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to patients.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Nephrology

SCHEDULE: As Scheduled

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Compassionate, kind and patient focused
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnosis. Perform a complete medical history and physical exam of every patient to develop a comprehensive plan of patient care. Select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures. Share dialysis care duties with the primary Nephrologist as appropriate.
• Treatment. Round daily on dialysis patients with history and physical assessments as needed and provide appropriate documentation of all patients in the EMR. Provide consultative care for patient hospitalized with end stage renal disease.
• Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies

EDUCATION:

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions, RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$65.00 - $65.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.