Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Clearance - Tucson, AZ - $5K SOB included

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Carondelet Medical Group and Tenet Healthcare are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This position will focus on performing presurgical clearances for patients undergoing neurosurgery and orthopedic procedures. As a vital member of the surgical team, you will play an important role in ensuring patient readiness and supporting high-quality outcomes. While experienced candidates are always valued, we are also considering new graduates for this role. Position Highlights: Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday No call or weekend responsibilities Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including: $5,000.00 Sign on bonus Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Continuing medical education (CME) allowance Malpractice coverage Why Tucson, Arizona? Tucson offers a unique blend of desert beauty, cultural diversity, and modern amenities. Highlights include: Year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation with nearby mountains, hiking, and biking trails Affordable cost of living compared to many metropolitan areas Rich cultural scene with local arts, dining, and historic neighborhoods Easy access to weekend getaways in Phoenix, the Sonoran Desert, and southern Arizona wine country Additional Info: General Summary: Provides specialized nursing services with guidance of the attending physician. Completed related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing
Master's degree in nursing
Completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program
Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state
CPR Certified
DEA registration with state

Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
Orders medications.
Other duties as assigned