Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

Schedule: Full time

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients
• Hybrid IP and OP role within the structural heart program
• Central clinical anchor within multidisciplinary team bridging complex patient care, inpatient and outpatient management, and procedural planning
• Full resources of a robust health system network

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Care: Deliver acute care for Structural Heart cardiac patients in a hospital setting.
• Outpatient care in a clinical setting
• Clinical Collaboration: Partner with CV Surgeons, Interventional Cardiologists and APPs to coordinate patient management.
• Experience: Requires 3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular expertise.
• Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Treatment & Management: Manage health conditions via prescriptive authority or specialist referral.
• Patient Education: Counsel families on treatment plans and preventative health.
• Documentation: Maintain precise medical records per network and specialty standards.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required