Palliative Care APP with Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Is making a difference in someone's life your passion?

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist in providing Palliative Care.  Based out of BUMCP, this provider will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including a lead physician, social worker, and chaplain, managing patients. Qualified candidate must be detail-oriented, a good communicator, and dedicated to providing excellent care in challenging situations.

The ideal NP or PA candidate will be passionate about this type of specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses requiring end-of-life care . The hired APP will be involved in clinical management of patients, leading serious discussions with patients and their families about their malignant pain management, complex symptom control, inpatient end-of-life care, and providing consultations regarding goals of care and advance care planning. This position requires working closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Minimum Requirements :

• Current / Eligible Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification and Arizona License
• Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS
• Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance
• 2+ years of patient care experience in Palliative, Hospice, Geriatrics, Oncology, or End-of-Life Care

Work Schedule : Full Time | M-F | Daytime Shift | No Call, No Weekends!

Location : Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Part of a health system that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart is academic medicine - research, teaching and patient care. Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

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.

Our Community :

Iconic Landscapes. Picture Perfect Skies. Its time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nations sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriches with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater, and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets Arizona has it all.

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.

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