Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) - Dialysis/Nephrology

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

Washington Regional Medical System, Northwest Arkansas' only locally owned, locally governed, not-for-profit hospital and health system is seeking a dialysis based Advanced Practice Provider to join our Washington Regional Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas Clinic. Renal Specialists of NWA is comprised of 6 Nephrologists and 3 Advanced Practice Providers.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Determine, plan, and provide appropriate treatment
• Prescribe and dispense medications
• Document and maintain electronic medical records
• Educate 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
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
• Travel to dialysis units within northwest Arkansas

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Adult/Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
• Licensure and Certifications: Advanced Practice Provider license, BLS, and national certification required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous clinical role required. Previous experience in Nephrology preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.