Acute Care Cardiology NP in Beautiful Tucson, AZ!

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in our Cardiology Division

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 related RN experience in Cardiology

·       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

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

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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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!