Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, AZ!

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Banner University Medical Center – Tucson

Banner University Medical Group – Tucson is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide care for inpatient and outpatient services. This position will provide flexible support 50% inpatient & 50% outpatient services. You will work alongside of our Cardiovascular team and care for our cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, transplant and cardiovascular patients. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner with experience and/or new grad with appropriate training to be part of an established comprehensive cardiology program. The qualified candidate will work closely with our team of specialized physicians, nursing staff, case managers and support staff and should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – Day coverage 8-hour days, rotating weekends and holidays

Patient Volume: Outpatient clinic – 16 patients/day; Inpatient: 5-10 patients/day, rounding with CCU and ICU teams.

Essential Functions and Required Qualifications:

• NP Board Certification
• New NP Grads encouraged to apply with Cardiology or Cardiac Surgery experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care
• Detail-oriented; dedicated to providing excellent care in challenging situations
• Current Arizona Medical License
• Current BLS, and ACLS.
• Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance.

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner University Medicine, a health system anchored in Phoenix and Tucson that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this partnership is academic medicine, focusing on teaching and patient care with expanded research activities and community outreach to nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

Banner Health offers an industry leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans
• Paid time off plans
• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
• Financial savings resources
• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
• Employee Discounts

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture of community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an equal opportunity employer.

Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.