Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Abdominal Transplant

Nursing Rocks! Concert Series; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Practitioner to join the pediatric abdominal transplant team, focusing on inpatient and outpatient pediatric liver and kidney transplant care.

The role requires PA or NP licensure in Arizona, plus board certification. Schedule includes Mon-Fri days with weekend hours, and a 24/7/365 call rotation as part of a team of five APPs.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner licensure in Arizona.
• BLS certification required.
• Arizona NP/PA license and national certification required by start date.

Responsabilités

• Inpatient coverage for pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs in PICU and transplant units.
• Outpatient coverage for the liver transplant program; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Provide 24/7/365 call coverage as part of a team of five APPs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Formation

Masters/Doctorate in Nursing (Pedi Acute/ Peds or Family Med)

Description du poste

Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Abdominal Transplant

Job Type

Full-time

Specialty

Medical-Surgical

Shift Type

Day

Experience

Salary not listed

Posted: October 7, 2026

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 7am-5pmPosting Note: Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Position for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Phoenix Children’s is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) to join our growing abdominal transplant team. This position will be one of five APPs providing inpatient and outpatient coverage to the pediatric kidney and liver transplant programs. The Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Program at Phoenix Children's began operations in 2002, and is the only active pediatric kidney transplant program in the state of Arizona. The program has performed 300 transplants since inception and typically transplants 12-15 patients per year with outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The Pediatric Liver Transplantation Program was launched at Phoenix Children’s in 2012 and is currently performing on average 5 transplants per year with post-transplant outcomes meeting or exceeding expected projections. The liver transplant program currently follows over 150 active patients. This position will collaborate directly with the hepatologists, nephrologists and surgeons providing transplant services, as well as dedicated nutritionist, social worker, and pharmacist. The pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs are a part of the Phoenix Children's Transplant Center which also includes programs in bone marrow and heart transplantation.

Required Qualifications: Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner licensure in Arizona At least one year of PA/NP experience in pediatrics or transplant is preferred Must have surgical first ability and/or experience Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in an environment providing care to transplant patients General responsibilities include: The team of five APPs provide inpatient coverage to the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation, and when not providing inpatient coverage provide outpatient coverage to the liver transplant program

Inpatient work:

• Includes H & Ps, consults, and rounding on patients (primarily in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and on the transplant unit), for pre transplant, transplant and post-transplant patients
• Discharge education and coordination of care is extensive in this role
• Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management

You will be working alongside residents and attending’s as well as many other discipline within transplant so good communication and interpersonal skills are required

Schedule: 10 hour days during the week with weekend coverage consisting of 5 hour shifts. This position partners with four other (APPs) to provide 24/7/365 call coverage to the transplant program

Outpatient work:

• Clinic is located on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital campus at 1919 E. Thomas
• Must be able to work autonomously and in partnership with multiple disciplines constantly
• Management of the tra

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine (Required)

Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date (Required)

Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or obtained by start date (Required)

National board certification to match area of education or obtained by start date (Required)

Phoenix Children's Hospital is a pediatric medical center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to children. As a leading provider of specialized pediatric care in Arizona, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, advanced medical technologies, and a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care and nursing practice.