Nephrology Nurse Practitioner

Company: i4 Search Group Healthcare
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative nephrology practice focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered kidney care. The NP will work closely with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to manage patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), emphasizing education, care coordination, and comprehensive disease management. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Management Provide ESKD patient rounding, including limited and comprehensive visits, under the guidance of nephrologists Deliver holistic ESKD care management, including: Patient activation and engagement Depression screening and support High-risk hospitalization oversight Transitions of care Management of co-morbid medical conditions Conduct annual comprehensive ESKD disease management visits Provide CKD clinical care and kidney disease education Care Coordination & Collaboration Collaborate with nephrologists, dialysis center interdisciplinary teams, RN care managers, hospital discharge teams, primary care providers, and specialists as clinically indicated Participate in care planning and communication across the continuum of care to support optimal patient outcomes Clinical Functions Perform physical examinations and assess patient health status Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as needed Prescribe medications in accordance with scope of practice and state regulations Document patient encounters accurately within the electronic medical record Educate and counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, preventative care, and healthy lifestyle behaviors Professional Practice Promote a high standard of patient service and professionalism Build effective working relationships across clinical and operational teams Participate in team-based care and adhere to organizational policies and procedures Maintain regular, reliable attendance Qualifications Required Current Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice) license in the state of practice Appropriate specialty certification Strong understanding of physician practice operations, protocols, and workflows Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Prior nephrology and/or dialysis experience required Will consider New Grad NP with renal exposure Benefits Medical and pharmacy coverage Dental and vision insurance Life insurance Virtual care services Voluntary benefits 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO)

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