Exciting Opportunity for a NP/PA in Trauma Surgery ICU | Banner - University Medicine Phoenix

Banner - University Medicine Phoenix seeks a dynamic and team-focused Advanced Practice Provider (PA or ACNP) to join our growing Trauma Surgery ICU at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP). BUMCP is the leading accredited and ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center serving the Greater Phoenix communities with exceptional patient care and empathy. Our advanced practice providers are continually learning, adapting, and detail-oriented in co-managing our trauma surgery ICU patients via a respectful and collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate is comfortable being involved in clinical management of patients, performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescription of medications, education, consultation, and research. This position is also open to highly motivated new graduate APPs with prior acute care, trauma, or ICU experience that enjoy a fast-paced academic environment.

The selected provider directly manages trauma surgery intensive care unit patients on weekdays, with potential night coverage and rotating weekends.

Work Schedule: Full-Time 3/12-hour shifts | Rotating Weekends | Potential night coverage

Location: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Minimum Requirements:

• Current ACNP certification or PA certification 
• First Assist Credentials preferred.
• Current Board Certification, DEA license, and BLS/ACLS certification are required.
• TNCC or ATLS certification is preferred.
• Acquiring procedures/certifications are required within the year of hire (Bronchoscopy, arterial line, central venous line, ultrasound (FAST), chest tube placement, brain death certification) 
• Experienced preferred with procedure skills, new grads with previous acute care, trauma, or TSICU experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Division meeting attendance, division work to include (practice management guidelines) (4 hours to fill to meet 40-hour requirements. Working with ICU directors, teaching, etc.)

Acquisition of procedure expectations:

• Bronchoscopy
• Arterial line placement
• Central venous line placement
• Dialysis catheter line placement
• Basic wound care
• Point of care ultrasound procedures (FAST=focused assessment with sonography for trauma)
• Brain death certification 
• Chest tube placement

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 that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s 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 
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• As one of the nation’s largest non-profit health systems, you'd qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• 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!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching retirement plan, employee perks and discounts.

Our Community:

Iconic Landscapes. Picture Perfect Skies. It’s time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nation’s sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States’ sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriches with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air and beautiful sunsets… Arizona has it all.

Submit your CV for immediate consideration at APP@bannerhealth.com

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.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly known as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is the flagship hospital within Banner Health. We have cared for the community since 1911 and we have more than 650 licensed patient care beds.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is an academic medical center that trains more than 220 physicians annually and is a Level I trauma center. Highly specialized services have emerged as leading programs in the region, such as:

• Simulation Education
• High-Risk Obstetrics
• Comprehensive Neuroservices
• Positron Emission Tomography Center

A premier medical center in Arizona and the Southwest, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its employees have received:

• Magnet™ Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Association.
• "Best Hospital" recognition in U.S.News & World Report magazine: Highly-Ranked in Arizona and metro Phoenix and recognized nationally for specialty excellence in four categories. The facility was also ranked “high-performing” in eight specialties and ranked nationally for its cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, geriatrics and nephrology.

Phoenix is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Located in south-central Arizona, Phoenix is ideally situated for outdoor activities. The beaches of Rocky Point on the Sea of Cortez are three hours to the south. San Diego and Los Angeles are a one-hour airplane ride or six-hour drive to the West. Snow-capped mountains and alpine terrain are within two hours of downtown Phoenix. No matter the outdoor activity you prefer, Phoenix is close enough to get you there.

The wealth of the area comes largely from its vast array of industry and manufacturers. 

With the area's population growth, new trade opportunities, nonstop transatlantic flights, Phoenix's status as a transportation, distribution, and high-tech manufacturing hub is becoming more vital to the Southwest, and to the nation.

Phoenix is one of the real cultural centers of the southwest. The symphony is renowned, and downtown Phoenix offers art lovers museums and galleries featuring unique Native American art and history. Gourmets know that some of the best southwestern cuisine can be found in Phoenix.

If sports are your thing, the Valley of the Sun is your place boasting teams in all four major sports: Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. Every spring, Cactus League Spring Training baseball arrives, and Phoenix International Raceway host two major races for NASCAR's Nextel Cup. Hiking and biking trails through desert landscapes and rugged mountains, coupled with the warm climate, help make Phoenix an outdoor lovers dream.

Golf is also a favorite pastime in Phoenix. It would take dedicated hackers years to play all of the more than 200 golf courses in the area. Players from around the country travel to Phoenix to play the world-class links. Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Arizona Desert, Phoenix provides the excitement of the Urban Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural activity.