ACNP/PA- Interventional/General Cardiology

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

107d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ACNP/PA to join our Interventional/General Cardiology team. This hybrid role offers a unique balance of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinically, the provider will care for patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures, performing pre- and post- procedure assessments, managing acute and chronic cardiac conditions and collaborating closely with our cardiology team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Administratively, the candidate will serve as a liaison between the interventional cardiology team and the quality improvement department, working collaboratively to analyze workflows and identifying opportunities for improvement. This full time, Monday-Friday day shift position is ideally suited for a candidate who enjoys a balance of hands-on clinical care and meaningful administrative involvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of Masters degree Physician Assistant program OR Masters degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in general cardiology, CVICU or CCU.
• ACNP certification.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee.
• National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP).
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

• Tech-savvy with the ability to navigate EHRs, data systems and communication platforms with ease.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures including pre- and post- procedure assessments.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with the cardiology team to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Provide patient education and participate in daily rounds.
• Act as a liaison between the interventional cardiology team and the quality improvement department.
• Analyze workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of quality initiatives and assist with data review.
• Maintain and update policies, procedures, and algorithms in keeping with current evidence-based practice.
• Serve as both a resource and role model/mentor to RN staff, surgical heart team and all peers.
• Keep current with all required Continuing Education.
• Perform detailed History and Physical, consults, post balloon removal procedure dictations and discharge summaries.
• Order, interpret, and provide treatment as necessary: CXR, EKG, Laboratory studies, and other diagnostic radiologic studies.
• Provide staff education.
• Recognize and treat acute changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with physician sponsor and ancillary departments as needed.
• Round on patients daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees