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Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Full-time • Poulsbo, WA, US • 5m ago

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, is nationally and internationally known for their patient care and research in cancer. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, along with the University of Washington, provide world class care in oncology/hematology, research, and education. A Fred Hutch ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and medical management of Palliative Care patients at Fred Hutch and its community sites.

This job opening is specifically designed to attract and recruit an ARNP/PA-C who will work primarily at our Peninsula community site in Poulsbo, WA. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of the Medical Director for Palliative Care. The ideal candidate will work 1.0 FTE.

Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community in this APP role at Fred Hutch Cancer Center & UW Medicine.

Responsibilities

Perform patient and family initial palliative care consultations, including comprehensive assessment of pain and other symptoms
Perform or facilitate follow-up visits for palliative care patients as appropriate to facilitate coordination and continuity of care
Evaluates the physical and psychological state of the Palliative Care patient. Provides support to patients by participating in patient and/or family teaching, counseling and education as well as referring patients to other Fred Hutch services and community agencies to promote optimal adjustment and functioning
Provide services related to palliative care and end of life care
Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
Collaborates and consults with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of care.
Communicates changes in patient’s health status or urgent patient issues to the patient’s primary oncology or hematology care team in a timely manner.
Documents patient care in accordance with Fred Hutch & UWP policies
Facilitate continuity of communication and coordination of care with Fred Hutch and community providers as necessary
Arrange and/or attend and actively participate in palliative care consultation meetings with attending and other palliative care staff in collaboration with treating medical team.
Participate actively in palliative care service line activities, including but not limited to quality improvement projects, interdisciplinary team rounds, education
Education of Fellows, Attendings, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses and other clinical staff regarding palliative care through informal and formal means (including rotations on the PC service)
Fred Hutch APPs may be required to participate as a rotating member of the clinic’s Rapid Response/Code Team.
Teach and mentor new APP staff & PA and/or NP students
Willingness and desire to participate in palliative care related research
While not a component of the current job, willingness to consider weekend or evening call as well as inpatient PC consultations if deemed necessary in the future
Desire to practice in an academic environment at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Strong team player with a can-do attitude is a must! Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required
Washington state & DEA licensure are required
ACLS required within 3 months of hire
Strong oral and written communication skills required

Preferred qualifications:

At least one year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Palliative Care; Medical Oncology experience desired
Current certification in Palliative Care
Trained in Vital Talk methods and completed the Vital Talk “Train the Trainer” Course
Conducted or participated in palliative care research
Graduated from a Palliative Care APP fellowship or experience in the training of palliative care APPs
Experience with pain and symptom management
Prior experience with EPIC preferred

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $120,868.80 to $191,027.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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