Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Transplant Nephrology

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking an NP or PA to join an inpatient Transplant Nephrology team caring for post-kidney and pancreas transplant patients, with consultative support for other solid organ programs.

You will conduct advanced assessments, interpret tests, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and contribute to improvement initiatives, research, and mentorship in a national leader in transplant care.

Qualifications

• NP or PA with transplant experience

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.

Skills

Comprehensive care

Consultative service

Health assessments

Patient education

Job description

Join a developing, dynamic and collaborative Inpatient Transplant Nephrology team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to post-kidney and pancreas transplant. 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.

Key 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.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a leading transplant team in a nationally recognized health system.
  • Over 500 kidney transplants performed annually, making Mayo Clinic Arizona the largest transplant center in the U.S..
  • 2,000 living donor kidney transplants milestone reached in 2025.
  • More than 450 pancreas and kidney-pancreas transplants performed since 2003.
  • Consistently ranked among the top transplant programs nationally for graft survival, patient outcomes, and innovation.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on innovation, excellence, and compassionate care.
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement, continuing education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Make a difference in the lives of patients during a critical phase of their recovery journey.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.