ACNP/PA- Cardiology (Inpatient)

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our General Cardiology team. This role includes rounding on hospitalized patients, managing acute cardiac conditions and collaborating with the cardiology team to ensure continuity of care. The provider will also respond to cardiology consults from the ED, performing timely evaluations and initiating appropriate treatment plans. The position follows a 7 on/7 off day shift schedule and covers both Baroness hospital and Erlanger East, offering a dynamic and fast paced environment for advance practice providers who thrive in acute care settings and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate of Masters degree Physician Assistant program OR Masters degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee OR Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee and Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee
• National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP)
• Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty)
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
• ACLS certification required for those involved in direct patient care
• Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care, ED or CVICU experience

Responsibilities

• Rounding on hospitalized patients
• Managing acute cardiac conditions
• Collaborating with the cardiology team to ensure continuity of care
• Responding to cardiology consults from the ED
• Performing timely evaluations and initiating appropriate treatment plans
• Providing advanced clinical management of patients admitted with a broad spectrum of conditions
• Formulating and executing treatment plans
• Collaborating with attending cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams
• Responding to emergency department consults
• Performing initial assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostics and initiating evidence-based interventions

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees