Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Trauma

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Trauma Team

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- University Medicine Tucson is seeking a dynamic and team-focused Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our elite Trauma team. As the only accredited Level 1 Trauma Center serving Southern Arizona, we deliver exceptional patient care with compassion and expertise.

Our advanced providers thrive in a collaborative environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged.

• Develop your clinical expertise
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications
• Participate in education and research initiatives

• Trauma Bay Presence:
  Active participation during trauma activations
• Patient Evaluation:
  Comprehensive assessment of trauma patients
• Clinical Management:
  Ordering tests, consulting specialists, and arranging admissions
• Procedural
  
  Skills:
  
  Performing chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, laceration repairs, I&Ds, and occasional intubations
• Continuity of Care:
  Serving as a consistent presence on the team
• Team Communication:
  Coordinating care through various channels
• Documentation:
  Maintaining thorough patient records
• Discharge Planning:
  Working with case managers for smooth transitions of care
• First Assist:
  Surgical assistance when needed

• Role:
  Combined clinic and inpatient responsibilities
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time | Monday
  - Sunday | Four; ten-hour shifts per week
• Shifts:
  
  Day and mid-shift coverage (night coverage possibility in future)
• Location:
  
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  - University Medical Center Tucson | 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

• Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Arizona license or eligibility
• Surgical patient care experience preferred (new graduates considered)

• RNFA certificate (Registered Nurse First Assist)
• BLS (basic life support)
• ATLS (advanced trauma life support)
• ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support)

• PALS (pediatric advanced life support)
• ABLS (advanced burn life support)
• NRP (neonatal resuscitation program)

• Competitive compensation with paid sick time, PTO, and CME
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Family-friendly benefits including adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave
• Resources for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 confidential mental health support
• Comprehensive well-being program
• Financial wellness resources including retirement plan with matching
• Employee perks, discounts, and voluntary insurance options

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.