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Posted: 22-May-23
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 614440
Position Summary
Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Division of Nephrology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team.
The position will primarily have responsibilities in the outpatient nephrology service areas. The nephrology division is the largest in the state of Arizona. On average, they complete 11,000 outpatient visits per year. The nephrology physicians work closely with the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program to support chronic kidney and end stage renal disease patients to kidney transplant. The program also supports the only pediatric dialysis facility in the state. The Pediatric Dialysis Center offers both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This position will collaborate directly with the patients, families, nephrologists as well as dieticians, social workers, nurses and a other dedicated support staff. The position will encompass care of patients with a broad range of diagnoses, including hypertension, kidney stones, and nephrotic syndrome. There is opportunity to support multidisciplinary clinics, providing collaborative care with over 10 other specialties within the Phoenix Children’s Health System.
General responsibilities include:
oSee nephrology patients in the outpatient clinic
oPhoenix Children’s Kidney Stone Clinic, working with pediatric urology
oPhoenix Children’s Hypertension Clinic, working with pediatric endocrinology
The position is M-F, day shift, there will be call requirements, duties could expand to a satellite clinic in the future depending on need.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner licensure in Arizona or ability to obtain prior to start date
This position 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. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Education
- 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)
Certifications
- 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. (Required)
Special Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills. (Required)
