Acute Care NP - Trauma & Surgery at Level 1 Center

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

CME allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Trauma team at the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Southern Arizona. This full-time role combines clinic and inpatient duties, with day and night shifts as needed, in a fast-paced, education-focused environment.

Responsibilities include trauma activations, comprehensive patient assessments, ordering tests, consulting with specialists, and surgical assistance when required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Acute Care NP

Surgical patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Arizona NP license or eligibility

Board Certification: Acute Care NP

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Trauma team at the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Southern Arizona. This full-time role combines clinic and inpatient duties, with day and night shifts as needed, in a fast-paced, education-focused environment.

Responsibilities include trauma activations, comprehensive patient assessments, ordering tests, consulting with specialists, and surgical assistance when required.