Hackensack University Medical Center is seeking a full-time, night shift Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our transplant surgery team. This position will cover Inpatient Transplant Patients for nights and weekends as needed. The Transplant Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Ideal candidate would have prior inpatient surgical practice experience, preferably nephrology experience. Full time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position.
- Schedule is flexible however the probable schedule is (3) 13.5 hr shifts/week.
- Work with a team of specialized surgeons and physician assistants
- 24/7 Coverage needed with flexible shifts Evening, Nights & Weekends
- Primarily Inpatient care, some Outpatient office coverage
- Orientation period 3-6mos
- Primarily Kidney and some Pancreas transplants
- Conduct histories and physicals on transplant candidates
- Provide pre and post-surgical care
- Collaborate with nephrologists in dialysis planning
- Orders lab work and tests in accordance with national standards
- Provides education and support to patients and families.
- New Grads welcome to apply
