Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Transplant Hepatology

Role Overview: This position involves providing advanced clinical care as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in a hospital setting, primarily managing pre- and post-liver transplant patients and other hepatologic conditions. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care across the continuum.Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing treatments, and performing minor procedures.Provide patient and family education on disease management and treatments.Participate in research, clinical improvement initiatives, and serve as a mentor within the department.Maintain flexibility for on-call duties, rotating weekends, holidays, and various shifts. Qualifications & Skills For Nurse Practitioners: Masters in nursing, current AZ RN and APRN licenses, and certification as an ACNP or AGACNP.For Physician Assistants: Graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and AZ PA registration.Active BLS and ACLS certifications, DEA registration required.Preferred transplant or internal medicine experience. Additional Requirements: Ability to interpret patient data considering age-specific needs, strong communication, leadership, and adaptability skills, and active participation in professional and community activities.