Palliative Care ACNP/FNP Banner University Medicine | Tucson, AZ

• Banner University Medical Group and the Division of General Internal Medicine, Palliative Medicine, and Geriatrics are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• to join our growing palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care within an academic medical inpatient setting to adult patients aged 18 and older with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner will join an interdisciplinary team model working closely within the team with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and learners and collaborating with chaplains, case managers, community hospice, and other staff. The qualified candidate must be detail-oriented, a good communicator, and dedicated to providing excellent care in challenging situations.

• The ideal

ACNP/FNP

candidate will be passionate about this type of specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses requiring end-of-life care.

• The NP will be involved in clinical symptom management, engaging in serious and end-of-life discussions with patients and their families, and providing consultations regarding goals of care and advance care planning.

• Minimum Requirements:

• + Current/Eligible (ACNP)/(FNP) Certification and Arizona License + ACHPN preferred or expected to obtain within 2 years of joining the team + Current CPR and BLS + Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substances + Experience preferred in Palliative, Hospice, Geriatrics, ICU, or Oncology + Excellent communication and team skills and ready to thrive in an academic environment •

Work Schedule:

• Full Time | M-F | Daytime Shift (7-5) | No Call, No Weekends!

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Primary Location:

Banner University Medical Center Tucson:

• 1625 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ

• Secondary Location:

  Banner University South Campus
• 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ
• About the

Palliative Care Team:

• The Palliative Care Team is based at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, a robust academic medical center
• and consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

The team provides inpatient consultation for patients with serious illness across a broad range of specialized services including Neurology, Medical, Cardiac, and Surgical ICUs, Transplant, Oncology, and Advanced Heart Failure. The team also provides outpatient support and symptom management within the University of Arizona Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Banner Benefits:

• You take care of others. Let us take care of you

•. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But thats more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage its everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you. +

• Sign On Bonus
• + •Annual Performance-Based Incentive Opportunity•+ Paid Sick Time, Personal Time Off, Malpractice, and CME + Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage + Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Option + Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support + Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care + Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness + Financial wellness resources, including retirement plan with matching, employee perks and discounts

• Our Community:

• The blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within the lush Sonoran Desert and the Southern Rocky Mountains.

Boasting 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak up the sun with scenic hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, world-class cycling, horseback riding, and championship golf courses. Enjoy refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, and entertainment in a culturally diverse community surrounded by four mountain ranges. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living.

• Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
• _As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.

BUMG is an EEO Employer._ POS15761, POS15762Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.