Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Transplant Nephrology

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.
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.
Additional Qualifications:
• Experience in nephrology, transplant medicine, or hospital internal medicine preferred.
• 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.