Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Abdominal Transplant

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s seeks an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join the pediatric liver and kidney transplant teams in Phoenix. The APP will provide inpatient and outpatient coverage across transplant programs, collaborating with hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists.

You will manage medically complex pediatric patients, participate in 24/7 call coverage, and support pre-/post-transplant care with a 10-hour weekday schedule and 5-hour weekend

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in Arizona.
• At least one year of PA/NP experience in pediatrics or transplantation preferred.
• Must have surgical first assist ability and/or experience.
• Previous inpatient clinical experience is required, preferably in transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• The APP team provides inpatient coverage to liver and kidney transplant programs seven days a week in rotation.
• Manage medically complex pediatric patients with end-stage liver/kidney disease and post-transplant care including immunosuppressant management.
• Collaborate with residents, attendings, and multiple transplant disciplines; strong communication is essential.
• Shift schedule includes 10-hour weekdays with 5-hour weekend shifts; 24/7/365 transplant call coverage with four other APPs.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Transplant experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

Position Details: Department: PCH-MAIN | Post Liver Transplant; Location: Phoenix; Shift: Mon‑Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 7am‑5pm; Category: Advanced Practice Clinicians; Posting #: 1032900; Employee Type: Full‑Time.

Phenix Children’s is seeking an 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 in 2012 and is currently performing on average 5 transplants per year with post‑transplant outcomes meeting or exceeding expectations. The liver transplant program currently follows over 150 active patients. This position will collaborate directly with the hepatologists, nephrologists, surgeons, nutritionists, social workers, and pharmacists. The pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs are part of the Phoenix Children’s Transplant Center which also includes bone marrow and heart transplantation programs.

Required Qualifications

• Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner licensure in Arizona
• At least one year of PA/NP experience in pediatrics or transplantation 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

• The team of five APPs provides inpatient coverage to the liver and kidney transplant programs seven days per week in rotation, and when not providing inpatient coverage provides outpatient coverage to the liver transplant program.
• Requires management of medically complex pediatric patients with end‑stage liver and kidney disease, as well as post‑transplant care including immunosuppressant management.
• Works collaboratively with residents, attendings, and many other disciplines within transplant; good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Schedule consists of 10‑hour days during the week with weekend coverage consisting of 5‑hour shifts. Partners with four other APPs to provide 24/7/365 call coverage to the 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.

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 transplant population including evaluations and consenting for transplant, as well as follow‑up and coordination of ongoing care.
• Patient and family education is extensive in this position.
• Supervises and works directly with dedicated transplant Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses.
• Active coordination and participation in committee meetings related to transplant patient management.
• This position takes call.

Position Duties

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments, and plans for infants, children, and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Formulates family‑centered plan of care; performs daily documentation as necessary; collaborates and coordinates care with other team members.
• Collects data and analyzes it when necessary.
• Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with credentialing process DOP.
• Utilizes the most up‑to‑date evidence‑based practice for plan of care and can alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness.
• Serves as an educational resource to patient/family, nursing staff, providers, and other health care teams as needed.
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings, and participates in the professional development of others, which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, residents, and medical students.
• Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in the department.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by raising concerns in an appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.
• Works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients.
• Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.