<p>Carondelet Medical Group is recruiting a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join its outpatient practice in the northeast Tucson, Arizona market. This is a direct patient care role embedded within a physician-led primary care team, offering a collaborative clinical environment with the infrastructure and support of a well-established regional medical group. The position carries a broad primary care scope — including diagnostics, therapeutics, lab ordering, and specialist referrals — making it a strong fit for an NP who wants meaningful clinical autonomy within a structured collaborative framework.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employment with Carondelet Medical Group, a regionally recognized multispecialty medical group in Tucson</li> <li>Professional liability coverage per organizational policy and state requirements</li> <li>Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities</li> <li>E-Verify participating employer — candidates with work authorization eligibility are welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient primary care setting in the northeast Tucson corridor</li> <li>Scope of practice includes direct patient care, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory order management, and coordination of professional consultations</li> <li>Functions in a collaborative physician-NP model, augmenting physician capacity and extending access to care for the patient panel</li> <li>Practice governed by collaborative agreement and applicable Arizona state NP practice requirements</li> <li>Part of Carondelet Medical Group, which operates within a larger regional health system with access to hospital-based resources and specialist networks across Tucson</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (MSN or equivalent) required</li> <li>Active Arizona RNP (Registered Nurse Practitioner) license required, or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Certification through the applicable governing board (e.g., AANP or ANCC) in accordance with facility Medical Staff Bylaws</li> <li>Must meet all licensure, certification, and registration requirements as mandated by Arizona law and organizational policy</li> <li>Primary care clinical background preferred given the outpatient panel-based practice model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is one of the Southwest's most livable mid-sized cities — home to the University of Arizona, a thriving arts and food scene, and year-round sunshine at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The northeast side of Tucson offers newer residential neighborhoods, highly rated schools, and easy access to Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Saguaro National Park, all within a short drive. Cost of living remains well below comparable Sun Belt metros, and the city's blend of outdoor recreation, cultural depth, and a strong healthcare community makes it a compelling long-term destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>