Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology - $60-65 per hour - Insight Global : Job Details

Insight Global is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Nephrology for a local contract job in Syracuse, New York.

• Specialty: Nephrology
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• StartDate: 09/01/2025
• Duration: 27 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Location: Floating to different locations in Syracuse, NY

Duration: 6-month contract, possible extensions

Must Haves:

• Current specialty certifications and license to practice as an Advanced Practitioner in the state Interested (New York)
• Enrolled in CMS (Medicare) of the state of New York.
• Firm understanding of the protocols, policies, and operations of a physician's practice
• Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Experience working in Nephrology and/or internal medicine specialties (e.g., cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and charismatic attitude
• Comfortable traveling between facilities and working independently

Plusses:

• Familiarity with Risk Adjustment in Value-Based Care
• Understanding of Behavioral Health

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Risk Adjustment team, specializing in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) care. You will manage cases for patients with kidney disease, focusing on education, medical history, medications, support systems, lifestyle changes, and behavior modifications to reduce future medical costs through early identification and support for dialysis and transplant needs.

You will collaborate with nephrologists for rounding and annual assessment visits in dialysis centers, with travel to centers and practice offices. Telehealth and Home visits may be required as need (10-20% of the time.) All Mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities are listed below:

• CKD Clinical Care by offering clinical care and kidney disease education.
• Provides specialized care to patients with kidney diseases, manages dialysis treatments, and collaborates with physicians
• Risk Adjustment Documentation
• Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on risk adjustment documentation.
• Holistic Patient Care Management
• Manage end-stage kidney disease patients holistically, addressing activation, depression, hospitalization risk, transitions of care, and co-morbid medical issues.
• Review patient charts for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and make suggestions as needed
• Assist in referrals to IDT teams (referring case management or social worker follow-ups)
• Travel between multiple dialysis facilities and work independently
• Completing rounding to meet and treat patients

Insight Global Health is a staffing company dedicated to empowering people. We support healthcare providers across the country for both local and travel job opportunities.

• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• License and certification reimbursement
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus