PA/ACNP Trauma Surgery at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Shape the Future of Trauma Care: APP Opportunity at Southern Arizona's Only Level 1 Center

Banner - University Medicine Tucson

Banner - University Medicine Tucson is seeking a dynamic and team-focused Physician Assistant or 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.

Why Join Our Team?

Our advanced providers thrive in a collaborative environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged. You will work in a respectful, transparent setting managing trauma and acute general surgery patients while having opportunities to:

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

We are committed to your professional development. Collaborative, highly motivated new graduates with patient care or EMS experience who enjoy a fast-paced team environment are encouraged to apply!

Key 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

Practice Details

• 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: Banner - University Medical Center Tucson | 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• RNFA certificate required at time of application
• Arizona license or eligibility
• BLS certification required
• TNCC or ATLS certification preferred
• Surgical patient care experience preferred (new graduates considered)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

At Banner, we take care of our team members so they can take care of others:

• Competitive compensation with paid sick time, PTO, and CME
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• 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

Experience Tucson, Arizona

Discover the soul of the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, a peacefully blooming community nestled among mountain views:

• 350+ days of annual sunshine
• Championship golf courses and scenic hiking trails
• Cycling-friendly community with outdoor recreation options
• UNESCO City of Gastronomy with exciting culinary adventures
• Rich cultural scene with art galleries and entertainment
• Attractive cost of luxury living in a growing city with a college town feel

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.

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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is a nationally recognized organization for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Center– recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients in our region. Our care is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, our nursing innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Banner – University Medical Center Tucson among the best hospitals in the nation for Geriatrics and for Cardiology and Heart Surgery. We have also been ranked as high performing in a variety of specialties, including:

• Cancer
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Nephrology
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Magnet Recognition

In 2003, our Tucson campus became the first hospital in Arizona to receive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing. This designation is a testament to the innovative, safe and thoughtful care our collaborative nurses provide patients every day.

If interested in learning more, we encourage you to visit https://practicewithus.bannerhealth.com!