Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider, you will join our growing Pulmonary team at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the Best Regional Hospital in Chattanooga by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee, No. 4), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will play a vital role in supporting general pulmonary patients. This is a truly unique chance to contribute to a cutting-edge service, focusing on managing complex respiratory care across diverse patient needs. You will be an integral part of CommonSpirit Memorial, a faith-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the healing ministry, providing a continuum of care that includes specialized services in various fields, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider with a passion for complex respiratory care and an eagerness to contribute to a cutting-edge service.

• Providing comprehensive direct care for both general pulmonary and interventional pulmonology patients.
• Conducting thorough histories and physicals (H&Ps), ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and formulating precise diagnoses.
• Developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assisting with patient selection, education, and follow-up.
• Educating patients and families extensively on disease management, treatment protocols, and various procedures.
• Working closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, integrated, and collaborative care.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient care.
• Actively participating in a supportive practice environment, contributing to a collaborative team culture focused on patient outcomes.

We are offering a competitive base salary, full benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, malpractice and tail coverage, CME and allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.


Join a team driven by its mission to improve the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, where clinical distinction and a strong sense of mission and community converge to deliver exceptional patient care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's in Nursing from an accredited NP program or Physician Assistant studies.
• Ability to obtain a Tennessee NP and RN license(s), or Tennessee Physician Assistant license.
• 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required
• 1-3 years previous experience as a NP/PA in an acute or primary care setting
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

• Previous pulmonary experience

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit Memorial is a regional referral center of choice with 4,700 employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

About Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City

Discover Chattanooga, Tennessee - North America's first National Park City - a vibrant hub where urban energy meets unparalleled natural beauty. Known as "The Scenic City" and "GIG City" for its blazing-fast internet, Chattanooga is nestled in the heart of the mountains, conveniently located where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. It's just a two-hour drive from major metropolitan centers like Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Chattanooga consistently earns accolades, recognized by Outside Magazine as the OUTSIDE CITY and lauded among "America's Top-Rated Cities" and "Top 10 Cities" for living and recreation. It's celebrated as one of the "Smartest Cities in the World" and a "Top 10 Southern Mid-Market with a Highly Diversified Economy."

This dynamic city effortlessly blends "Big City" amenities with the ease of a smaller town, offering:

• A family-friendly and safe atmosphere
• Easy commutes and a moderate cost of living
• A revitalized $120 million riverfront
• A very active Arts Council and diverse Museums
• An extensive greenway system perfect for walking, running, and biking

Embrace an abundance of outdoor activities, from hang-gliding off Lookout Mountain to floating down the Sequatchie River, or explore scenic trails by bike or horseback. Water sports enthusiasts will delight in Nickajack and Chickamauga Lakes, or thrilling kayaking/rafting adventures on the Great Ocoee River (a former Summer Olympics venue). Golfers will find numerous challenging courses.

Educational opportunities are exceptional, with strong public school systems and excellent local private schools, particularly in areas like Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga further enhances the region's academic landscape, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs, including 9 residency and 4 fellowship programs.

Chattanooga Area Attractions:

• Tennessee Aquarium
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Creative Discovery Museum
• IMAX 3D Theater
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Rock City
• Ruby Falls
• Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
• White Water Rafting
• Rock Climbing - Largest Indoor Facility - Mountain Climbing
• Hamilton Place Mall is TN's largest mall - 5 Regional Shopping Malls
• Chattanooga Look Outs AA Baseball Team (Cincinnati Reds affiliate)
• Two Professional Soccer Clubs: Chattanooga FC & Chattanooga Red Wolves
• 21 Golf Courses

Pay Range
$96,033 - $138,923 /year