Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Master's degree in Nursing required
BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire
Tennessee Board of Nursing NP credential required prior to hire
Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credential required prior to hire
2+ years of NP or PA experience preferred
Responsibilities
Join a collaborative team of 10 physicians and 2 APPs
Conduct comprehensive orthopedic consultations and clinical assessments
Deliver postoperative management for surgical patients
Direct multimodal pain management strategies
Facilitate early mobility pathways for patients
Ensure accurate home medication reconciliations
Monitor for postoperative complications proactively
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Optional legal and pet insurance available
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital is seeking a dedicated, Board-Certified Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our esteemed Orthopedics department.
How you'll make an impact in this role
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
What minimum requirements you'll need
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.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
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
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
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.
About Ascension
Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
