Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients. Inpatient care: Deliver acute care for cardiac patients in a hospital setting. Clinical collaboration: Partner with CV surgeons 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.

About the facility: 541 bed hospital/medical center serving a population of approximately two million people in Davidson, Williamson and Alabama. Integrated referral network. Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

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.

What minimum requirements you'll need: Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required. 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.

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