Job detail

ACNP/PA- Cardiology (Inpatient)

Erlanger Health System

#RN #BLS #ACLS #Day Shift #Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant #Acute Care #Cardiology #Inpatient #Emergency Department

Quick overview

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will function as a key member of the inpatient cardiology service, providing advanced clinical management, comprehensive daily rounding, and executing treatment plans for patients with various cardiac conditions. This role also requires responding to emergency department consults for timely evaluations and initiating appropriate evidence-based interventions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of a Master's degree Physician Assistant program or a Master's degree in Nursing with completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program, and hold current Tennessee licensure for their respective role (PA or APN/RN). Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with prior Critical Care, ED, or CVICU experience being preferred but not mandatory.

postgraduate degreeCollaborationTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsAcute CareAutonomyCardiologyMultidisciplinary TeamRoundingInpatient ManagementClinical AcumenConsult ResponseAcute Cardiac ConditionsEmergency Department Evaluation

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Required Education

Graduate of Masters degree Physician Assistant program OR Masters degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Experience Preferred: Critical Care, ED or CVICU experience is a plus but not required

Position Requirement(s)

License/Certification/Registration
Required: Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Current ACLS.

Required

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 ACLS certification required for those involved in direct patient care

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Department

Position Summary

The ACNP/PA in cardiology will function as a key member of the inpatient cardiology service, providing advanced clinical management of patients admitted with a broad spectrum of conditions. This role includes comprehensive daily rounding, formulation and execution of treatment plans, and close collaboration with attending cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care. The provider will also respond to emergency department consults, performing initial assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostics and initiating evidence-based interventions. The position follows a 7 on/ 7 off day shift schedule and covers both Baroness hospital and Erlanger East, requiring a high level of autonomy, clinical acumen and proficiency in managing acute cardiac conditions in a hospital setting.