Job Abstract

A large, well-regarded hospital system in the DC-Metro area has a phenomenal opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Transplant Team.

Innovative. Award-winning. Nurse-friendly. Cutting-edge technology. These are just a few ways to describe this not-for-profit teaching facility. This Magnet-recognized facility is consistently acknowledged for its clinical excellence. US News and World Report recognizes this hospital for being a high achiever in multiple areas, including orthopedics and urology.

The Transplant Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will join an accomplished team focusing on Abdominal Transplants or Solid Organ Transplants. This is a high-volume area for the hospital where they see patients receiving kidney, liver, pancreas, small bowel, colon, stomach, and multi-organ transplants. This team is consistently recognized for being one of the safest and most innovative transplant programs, with survival rates that exceed most other transplant programs in the US. They are also at the forefront of pioneering operations, including less invasive techniques and the use of state-of-the-art technology.

The Transplant Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work with patients facing liver and kidney disease, pancreatic, liver or bile duct tumors or cancers, diabetes or chronicpancreatitis, small bowel diseases, and short bowel syndrome, among other conditions. The Transplant Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will see patients post-operatively, including discharge planning, outpatient care, and patient follow-up. The NP/PA will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects and contribute to data collection efforts to evaluate patient outcomes.

This position offers a generous compensation package, including a competitive base salary, annual reviews, relocation funds, full benefits, and a great teamwork environment!