Nurse Practitioner-Hospice/Palliative Care

Role Overview 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. Responsibilities The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner will serve within an interdisciplinary team model, working closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, case managers, community hospice, and other staff. 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! 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 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, Medicine, 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. Benefits 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 Contact Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. For application or questions, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health