Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Cardiothoracic

Banner University Medical Group Tucson is seeking to hire two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (ACNP) to support to our Cardiothoracic Surgeons and team . In this team-oriented practice, we all help each other to provide great care to our patients. As one might think, open heart surgery can be stressful, so the ability to work under pressure is a must. We are a teaching institution and have many individuals learning simultaneously. Good communication skills and a calm demeanor are essential in this position. This is a satisfying and challenging environment and one that requires extremely detailed skills along with a positive attitude. This APP professional will assist the CT surgeons in the OR setting in a first assist capacity. The ideal candidate helps Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and collaborates with Residents, Fellows, and clinicians from the Cardiology, Thoracic, Transplant, Radiology, and Anesthesia departments. The candidate needs the ability to work independently in the hospital to maintain patient flow efficiency.

Position Details:

• Full Time | Monday - Friday 7a to completion of surgeries.
• Experience with EVH is preferred.
• Predominantly in the OR taking conduit (vein, radial arteries), helping with prepping, draping, opening, closing, and transitioning patient safely to the ICU & other perioperative care.
• Rotating OR call, including transplant.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years CT Surgery/OR experience (RNFA or Surgical First Assist experience preferred)
• May consider new grads with a background in cardiac care.
• Current Board Certification
• Current Arizona License
• Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS.
• Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance.

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 thats more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage its 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
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• As one of the nations largest non-profit health systems, you'd qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• 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!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plan with matching, employee perks and discounts
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options

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!

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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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