Transplant Nephrology- Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Transplant Nephrology to deliver comprehensive care to adults evaluated for kidney transplantation and those post-transplant. The role includes inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic duties within a multidisciplinary transplant team.

The APP will work five 8-hour days, collaborating with nephrologists, surgeons, pharmacists, nurses, and care coordinators, and participate in discharge planning, patient education, and quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Active, unrestricted APP license in the state of practice.
• Eligibility for DEA licensure.
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily inpatient rounding for kidney transplant recipients and evaluation patients.
• Assessment and management of post‑transplant medical conditions.
• Monitoring renal allograft function, labs, and imaging with EMR documentation.
• Collaboration with transplant nephrologists, surgeons, pharmacists, nursing, and care coordination teams.
• Discharge planning and patient education; involvement in QAPI and population outcomes reviews.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Documentation skills

Communication skills

DEA eligibility

Education

NP or PA degree

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Transplant Nephrology provides comprehensive care to patients undergoing evaluation for kidney transplantation as well as those who are status post–kidney transplant. This role includes inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic responsibilities, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary transplant team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The APP will work five (5) days per week with eight (8) hour shifts.

Schedule

• Full‑time position
• Five (5) days per week
• Eight (8) hour shifts

Inpatient Responsibilities

• Daily rounding on hospitalized kidney transplant recipients and transplant evaluation patients
• Assessment, diagnosis, and management of post‑transplant medical conditions
• Monitoring of renal allograft function, laboratory results, and imaging - Documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaboration with transplant nephrologists, surgeons, pharmacists, nursing, and care coordination teams
• Participation in discharge planning and patient education

Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of post‑kidney transplant patients
• Pre‑transplant patient evaluations and medical risk assessments
• Ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Management of immunosuppressive therapies under protocol and physician supervision
• Longitudinal follow‑up care and coordination with referring providers

Organizational and Committee Involvement

• Serves as an active member of Transplant Selection Committees, contributing to candidate evaluation, risk stratification, and multidisciplinary decision‑making in accordance with OPTN/UNOS and institutional guidelines.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committees, reviewing transplant outcomes, identifying trends, and supporting initiatives to improve patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence.
• Engages in Population Management and Outcomes Review Committees, assisting with systematic review of pre‑and post‑transplant populations, graft outcomes, readmissions, and long‑term care metrics.
• Contributes to Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences and case reviews as appropriate.

Patient Population

• Adult patients who are post‑kidney transplant
• Adult patients undergoing pre‑evaluation for kidney transplantation
• Qualifications – Required
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program - Active, unrestricted APP license in the state of practice - National certification (AANP/ANCC for NP or NCCPA for PA)
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

Qualifications – Preferred

• Prior experience in nephrology or transplant medicine
• Experience in inpatient hospital medicine or specialty care
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Core Competencies

• Patient‑centered care approach
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex medical conditions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning

Work Environment

Combination of inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings. The role requires prolonged standing, walking, and use of electronic medical systems. Typical healthcare environment exposure risks apply.