Pediatric Cardiology- ACNP/PA
About The Position
Erlanger is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pediatric Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative inpatient cardiology team. This position provides the opportunity to care for pediatric patients with complex congenital and acquired heart conditions in a hospital-based setting while working closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekend or overnight shifts, and is strictly inpatient-based. This role offers a balanced schedule while allowing providers to practice at a high level within a specialized pediatric subspecialty. The Pediatric Cardiology NP or PA will provide comprehensive inpatient care to pediatric patients admitted for cardiac evaluation and management. The role includes performing detailed histories and physical examinations, assessing and monitoring cardiac status, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans, and coordinating care throughout the hospitalization. The provider will participate in daily rounds, respond to clinical changes, and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities also include ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, imaging, and cardiac diagnostics, participating in care planning for pre- and post-procedural patients, and supporting patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans. Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and adherence to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and quality standards are essential aspects of the role. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Requirements
- Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Minimum of 3 Years' experience in a clinical care setting.
- Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills
- Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations
- Knowledge of current trends and new developments
- Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education.
- 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)
- 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
- Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Performing detailed histories and physical examinations
- Assessing and monitoring cardiac status
- Developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans
- Coordinating care throughout the hospitalization
- Participating in daily rounds
- Responding to clinical changes
- Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, imaging, and cardiac diagnostics
- Participating in care planning for pre- and post-procedural patients
- Supporting patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans
- Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Adhering to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and quality standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
