NP/PA-Cardiology Structural Heart

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Erlanger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support its growing Structural Heart Program. In this clinic-based role, the Advanced Practice Provider collaborates with cardiologists, nursing staff, leadership, and quality teams to coordinate care for patients undergoing structural heart procedures, including TAVR and Watchman therapies. The provider manages patient evaluations, pre- and post-procedure care, patient education, and communication throughout the patient journey, with ownership of TAVR and Watchman patient preparation and coordination. The role contributes to program development and quality improvement, including TAVR registry management, monitoring quality metrics, developing and implementing care pathways, and collaborating with the Quality Improvement department to improve program performance and outcomes. The provider may coordinate care for research patients and provides education to physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and the community about structural heart therapies and services. The NP/PA provides selected cardiovascular medical and surgical services under the supervision, direction, and ultimate responsibility of a licensed Cardiologist and/or CT Surgeon. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating care for pre- and post-procedure patients; conducting history and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; and administering pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. The provider works with the multidisciplinary cardiothoracic team and contributes to improvements in quality, safety, cost efficiency, and patient and customer satisfaction. The position follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule, with no routine weekend or call responsibilities.

Requirements

Master of Science in Medicine from a certified Physician Assistant program, or graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Tennessee licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
BLS certification completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Current ACLS certification.
Experience in structural heart, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, or a related field.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality improvement initiatives.
Experience in patient coordination or program development.

Responsibilities

Manage patient evaluations and coordinate pre- and post-procedure care for structural heart patients, including TAVR and Watchman patients.
Take ownership of TAVR and Watchman patient preparation and coordination and support patients, providers, and caregivers throughout the care journey.
Provide patient education and facilitate communication among patients, families, providers, and care teams.
Assist with TAVR registry management and monitor program quality metrics.
Collaborate with the Quality Improvement department to enhance program performance and outcomes.
Develop and implement care pathways and support growth of the Structural Heart Program.
Coordinate care for research patients when applicable.
Educate physicians, nursing staff, patients, and the community about structural heart therapies and services.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for pre- and post-procedure patients.
Perform history and physical examinations; order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests; and administer pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
Provide consultation and education to patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
Identify and contribute to improvements in quality, safety, cost efficiency, and patient and customer satisfaction.