Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Oncology
Banner Health
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Tucson, Arizona
Company
Banner Health
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will be interested in women's health, highly organized, a team player, and enjoy working independently. The ideal candidate will have, or be willing to learn and develop, the skills to:
- Perform directed history and physical exam for new breast patients
- Assess breast cancer risk using available risk assessment tools
- Evaluate and manage common breast complaints such as breast pain, nipple discharge, breast mass, mastitis
- Evaluate and develop a risk management plan for patients at increased breast cancer risk
- Acquire and use basic breast ultrasound skills
- Perform basic breast procedures such as punch biopsy, drain removal, abscess I&D, seroma aspiration, injection of lesions
- Provide ongoing follow-up/survivorship care for breast cancer patients
- Provide ongoing follow-up for patients at elevated lifetime risk of breast cancer
- Provide follow up for other benign breast conditions as needed
- Refer to other specialties as needed (medical oncology, plastic surgery, genetics)
- Call patients with results of and recommendations from imaging and biopsies
Attendance at weekly tumor board meetings, monthly breast team meetings and quarterly NAPBC meetings is expected, as well as occasional attendance at various other meetings. This is a highly independent position within a dynamic and collegial team, with the unique opportunity to manage a patient panel with light supervision and involve the surgeon for support as needed and be a participant in helping develop ongoing quality improvements and initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Board Certification, DEA license, and BLS certification are required
- Graduate degree from an accredited NP/PA program with a concentration in Oncology
- Oncology experience is preferred
- 1+ year of experience preferred, but most important is comfort in practicing as a highly independent clinical provider
Work Schedule: M-F | 5-Day, 8-Hour Shifts | No Call (except for limited coverage during occasional faculty absence)
Primary Location: University of Arizona Cancer Center/Banner University Medicine North, 3838 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Secondary Location: University of Arizona Cancer Center - Orange Grove Campus, 1891 W. Orange Grove Road, 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, 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 soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. 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 to enjoy with those you love most!
We encourage you include your CV when you apply here. Thank you!
The safety of our team members and patients is of utmost importance, so Banner is requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for all team members. As members of the health care field, we are in the business of caring for people, so we take seriously our commitment to ensure our patients and teams are safeguarded from this rapidly changing and dangerous disease.
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.
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01/22/2025
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