Nephrologist

This hospital in Henderson, North Carolina is seeking a locum tenens nephrologist for inpatient coverage on November 26. The provider will be responsible for 24-hour call coverage, including four hours of on-site time for rounding, consults, and dialysis management. This role offers an opportunity to support adult patients with a dedicated team of on-site registered nurses.

Practice Info

• Inpatient nephrology services
• 3 RNs on site to assist the clinician
• Established protocols in place to facilitate dialysis management and nephrology consultations across the inpatient setting
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour call coverage on Thanksgiving Day, with 4 hours of on-site time designated for rounding, consults, and dialysis management
• Manage 8 patients per shift
• Perform clinical duties encompassing hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and peritoneal dialysis
• Manage post-renal transplant patients
• Perform procedures including renal biopsy, hemodialysis catheter placement, and peritoneal dialysis catheter placement

Shift & Schedule

• Dates needed: November 26
• Shift type: 24-Hour Call
• Call required: Yes
• Call ratio/schedule: 24 hour call

Qualifications

• Board certification required
• MD