ACNP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Lead Opportunity | Banner University Medical Center Tucson, AZ!

Banner University Medical Group Tucson is seeking to hire a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (ACNP or PA) to support our Cardiothoracic Surgeons and team. In this position the Advanced Practice Provider will lead a team of APPs to ensure the clinical operations he or she represents are properly implemented and maintained. This leader will collaborate with the APPs, physicians, physician leaders, managers, and other local stakeholders to identify opportunities for practice improvement in the areas of clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and provider satisfaction. 

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 lead 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 
• 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:

• 5+ years in CT Surgery/OR experience preferred with leadership responsibilities.
• RNFA or Surgical First Assist experience preferred
• 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 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
• 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!

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 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!