Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Common Spirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Pulmonary and Interventional Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner to join our group.

About Common Spirit Memorial:A regional leader in healthcare for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, Common Spirit Memorial is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization and proud member of Common Spirit Health. With 4,700 dedicated employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians, we are committed to the healing ministry of the Church, providing a continuum of care that includes preventative, primary, and acute hospital services, as well as specialized care in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in our accolades:

• Best Regional Hospital:
  Named Best Regional Hospital in the Chattanooga area by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th consecutive year, and ranked among the top hospitals in Tennessee (No.
  4).
• 'A' Hospital Safety Grade:
  Consistently recognized with an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, demonstrating our dedication to patient safety.

The Opportunity: We're seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Pulmonary and Interventional Pulmonology team. This is a unique chance to support both general pulmonary patients and our innovative Interventional Pulmonology program. If you're passionate about complex respiratory care and eager to contribute to a cutting-edge service, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Patient Management:
  Provide direct care for pulmonary and interventional pulmonology patients.
• Diagnostic & Treatment Planning:
  Conduct H&Ps, order/interpret diagnostics, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• IP Support:
  Assist with patient selection, education, and follow-up for advanced interventional pulmonology procedures.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and families on disease management, treatments, and procedures.
• Collaborative Care:
  Work closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, integrated care.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k/403b, PTO).
• CME allowance and CME days.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Supportive practice environment with a focus on patient outcomes.
• Collaborative team culture.

• Master's in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Current, unrestricted TN RN and APRN licenses (or eligible).
• 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required, previous pulmonary experience preferred
• 1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting
• American Heart Association BLS required

Common Spirit Memorial, a member of Common Spirit 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. Common Spirit 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 #1 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
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• 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…