Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider ARNP or PA-C
US-WA-SEATTLE
commonspirit_providers
Req #: 415375
Type: Day
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Overview: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Responsibilities: Virginia Mason Medical Center, a dynamic and historic community hospital in the center of beautiful Seattle, Washington, has a PRN opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider, ARNP or PA-C in Palliative Care. Our team's vision is to provide comprehensive palliative care services to any Virginia Mason patient and family dealing with a serious illness. Qualifications: We are looking for a driven Palliative Care APP who matches our current enthusiasm for transforming how Palliative Care is delivered. Our interprofessional Palliative Care team supports patients and families in both the hospital as well as the outpatient clinic which is embedded in our Cancer Institute. We are seeking an APP to join our hospital based team on a per diem basis. This position would ideally support current openings in our monthly schedule, seeing both new and established patients. An ideal candidate will: * Have a natural ability to connect with, and empathize with, patients and their families, as well as communicate effectively with a patient's other medical providers. * Be clinically strong and remain well-informed of the newest Palliative Care treatments. * Possess excellent communication skills, with both co-workers and patients and families. * Be willing to dive into the effort of growing a sustainable Palliative Care Program under Virginia Mason's collective focus of delivering the highest quality health care. Experience and Certifications (Nurse Practitioner) * Washington State Registered Nurse License and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License are required for this job. * Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers may be required depending on the position, as well as prescriptive authority. * Advanced background in nursing; an understanding of anatomy, physiology, histology, and pharmacology; and strong interpersonal and counseling skills. * Certification by specialty area as well as work experience in specialty area may be required, depending on the position. * BLS required (Physician Assistant-C) * This position requires Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington. * Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers may be required depending on the position, as well as prescriptive authority. * BLS required About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington State - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Virginia Mason We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment - we strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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