Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Transplant Nephrology

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a developing, dynamic and collaborative Inpatient Transplant Nephrology team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to post-kidney and pancreas transplant patients. As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in our Inpatient Transplant Nephrology Practice, you will play a vital role in managing complex care for individuals who have undergone kidney and/or pancreas transplant in addition to consultative care for other solid organ transplant teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized and rewarding clinical environment.

Requirements

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as an ACNP.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.
Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nephrology, transplant medicine, or hospital internal medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to post-kidney and post-pancreas transplant patients during the early post-operative and remote post-transplant phase.
Provide consultative service to other solid organ transplant teams.
Conduct advanced health assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate closely with transplant nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Educate and counsel patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and long-term health management.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives, research, quality and professional development activities.
Demonstrate leadership through committee involvement, mentorship, and community engagement.