Advanced Practice Provider: Palliative Care

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. 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 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. This job opening is specifically designed to recruit an ARNP/PA-C who will work at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) Montlake campus in Seattle, WA. They may also work occasionally at Fred Hutch locations as needed. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, and institutional privileges of the assigned location, and under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer at UWMC. 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.

• 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 UW and 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. Must maintain an active DEA license
• 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, UWMC, 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)
• Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire and maintain this certification throughout employment. 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

• At least one year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Palliative Care; Medical Oncology experience desired  
• 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 (but are not necessary at the time of application to be considered for this job)
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Strong oral and written communication skills required 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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.