NP Surgical Orthopedics

Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital is seeking a dedicated, Board-Certified Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our esteemed Orthopedics department.

• Join an established team of 10 physicians and 2 APPs
• Call structure: Not required
• Practice setting: Hospital based
• Access to Support staff; physicians, surgeons and nurses
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; two (2) or more years of experience in an NP or PA role preferred.
• Conducts comprehensive orthopedic consultations and clinical assessments for new admissions, fracture cases, and urgent referrals.

• Delivers comprehensive postoperative management for surgical patients, directing multimodal pain management strategies, early mobility pathways, accurate home medication reconciliations, and proactive surveillance for postoperative complications.

  About the Facility

• 541 licensed hospital beds
• Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
• Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
• Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

  Why 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

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.
  • Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• None required.