Job Summary:

Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pulmonary/Critical Care team. This is a full-time inpatient position with a 7 on / 7 off schedule, working night shifts.

The provider will be responsible for delivering high-level care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit. This includes managing critically ill patients with complex pulmonary and medical conditions, performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. The role also involves responding to acute changes in patient status and initiating appropriate interventions.

The provider will collaborate closely with attending physicians, specialists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Depending on credentialing and experience, the provider may perform procedures such as central line placement, arterial line insertion, intubation, and other critical care interventions. Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds and contribution to care planning and discharge coordination are also expected. The provider will also educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.

Certification in Acute Care is required for nurse practitioners. BLS and ACLS certifications are also required. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are essential.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Required Education: 
Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the American Academy of Physician Assistant OR Masters Degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Certification.

Experience Preferred:
New graduates accepted based upon recommendations and references provided.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants
Performs under current legislation of the State of Tennessee (HB 1601, Public Chapter #719)

or

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee

National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP)

Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty)

BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward

ACLS certification required for those involved in direct patient care

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Department Position Summary:
An allied health professional, employed by Erlanger Health Systems, who performs as a physician extender by providing direct and indirect patient care (both inpatient and outpatient) under orders of the attending physician and within the guidelines of the current legislation of the State of Tennessee. 

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate of the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the center's policies and procedures.