Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (B) PRN, Inpatient Transplant Nephrology - Royal Oak

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PRN, Days Shift, 10 hour shifts

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Corewell Health East – Royal Oak is seeking a dedicated PRN Advanced Practice Provider to join our robust Inpatient Transplant Nephrology Service.

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:                 

• Serve as the daytime first point of contact for the WBUH transplant nephrology service.
• Maintain and update the transplant surgery patient list daily, incorporating overnight events, new consults, and emergency admissions.
• Perform evaluations and comprehensive chart reviews for complex transplant patients.
• Prepare and present organized patient summaries and care recommendations during daily attending rounds.
• Identify, order, and monitor appropriate pharmacologic agents in accordance with clinical guidelines, transplant pharmacist recommendations and patient needs.
• Order and interpret appropriate imaging and laboratory studies to support clinical decision-making and patient care planning.
• Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds with transplant surgery, transplant nephrology, hepatology, pharmacy and nutrition.
• Provide transplant education and discharge instructions
• Complete documentation and billing in compliance with hospital standards.
• Coordinate and discuss patient care with consulting services, ensuring collaborative and comprehensive treatment planning.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training: 

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in transplant nephrology or general nephrology as a PA/NP, inpatient experience preferred.
• One (1) year of inpatient PA/NP experience managing medically complex patients
• Experience with immunosuppression management and transplant-specific protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision within a collaborative team environment.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

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