3+ years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care in Advanced Nursing preferred.
BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire preferred.
Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse credentials preferred.
Responsibilities
Obtain patient history and perform assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
Conduct preventative health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.
Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions through referrals to other healthcare providers.
Counsel and educate patients and families on preventative health and treatment options.
Document healthcare delivery and nursing processes according to specialty standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial security resources.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance.
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being and support.
Parental leave and adoption assistance for family support.
Optional benefits like legal and pet insurance, and transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Position Highlights
Team Environment: Work with a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and residents.
Experience Required: Seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in Pulmonary / Critical Care in Advanced Nursing.
Clinical Focus: Daily multi-disciplinary rounding in a 32-bed mixed med-surg ICU.
Support: 24/7 inpatient MD support.
Practice Scope: Ability to practice at the top of your scope with multiple procedure opportunities.
About the Hospital
Modern 407-bed facility: Opened in 2010 with a newly renovated, 16-suite operating room.
Strategic location: Situated on a 68-acre campus in Tennessee's fastest-growing county, with easy access to Nashville-area amenities.
Major $110M expansion: Currently adding 36 high-acuity beds, 18 new CCU beds, additional NICU bassinets, and new post-surgery bays.
Renowned care: Strong reputation for Women's Services (Level II NICU) and a well-established heart surgery program.
Academic partner: Collaborates with UTHSC to train medical residents across multiple specialties, including internal medicine and general surgery.
High-acuity focus: Features a 50-bed mixed med-surg Critical Care Unit (CCU) supporting multidisciplinary, comprehensive care.
How you'll make an impact in this role
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
None Required.
Preferred 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.
Registered Nurse.
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: pro-rated 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
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
None Required.
Preferred 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.
Registered Nurse.
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.
