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

Banner University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to assist in providing Palliative Care. Based out of BUMC-T, 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 ACNP candidate will be passionate about this type of specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses requiring end-of-life care. Our NP 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 (ACNP) Certification and Arizona License
• CHPN/ACHPN preferred
• Current CPR and BLS
• Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance
• Patient care experience preferred in Palliative, Hospice, Geriatrics, or End-of-Life Care
• Excellent communication and team skills and ready to thrive in an academic environment

Work Schedule: Full Time | M-F | Daytime Shift (8-5)| No Call, No Weekends!

Location: Banner University Medical Center Tucson:

1625 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ

2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ

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 that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s 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.

• Paid Sick Time, Personal Time Off, Malpractice, and CME
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• 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.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer. POS13281 #dox

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is a nationally recognized organization for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Center– recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients in our region. Our care is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, our nursing innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Banner – University Medical Center Tucson among the best hospitals in the nation for Geriatrics and for Cardiology and Heart Surgery. We have also been ranked as high performing in a variety of specialties, including:

• Cancer
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Nephrology
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Magnet Recognition

In 2003, our Tucson campus became the first hospital in Arizona to receive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing. This designation is a testament to the innovative, safe and thoughtful care our collaborative nurses provide patients every day.

If interested in learning more, we encourage you to visit https://practicewithus.bannerhealth.com!