Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

We Are Hiring

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

Schedule: Full time

Productivity incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional hybrid (inpatient/outpatient) opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice.

• 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

What You Will Need

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

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.