Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for Emergency General Surgery

Tucson Medical Center is seeking an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Emergency General Surgery program. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of general surgeons to perform a wide variety of procedures, ranging from minor skin lesion excisions and cyst removals to complex gallbladder and hernia surgeries, as well as colectomies. Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative rounding on units, scheduling cases in the OR, and ensuring the post-operative clinic operates efficiently. The position offers a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, including two weekend days per month. While most duties are inpatient, you will work in the clinic every other Wednesday.