Pediatric Cardiology- ACNP​/PA

Job Summary

Erlanger is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pediatric Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative inpatient cardiology team. This position provides the opportunity to care for pediatric patients with complex congenital and acquired heart conditions in a hospital‑based setting while working closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekend or overnight shifts, and is strictly inpatient‑based.

Provide comprehensive inpatient care to pediatric patients admitted for cardiac evaluation and management, including:

• Perform detailed histories and physical examinations, assess and monitor cardiac status, and develop evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Participate in daily rounds and respond to clinical changes in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (laboratory tests, imaging, cardiac diagnostics) and participate in care planning for pre‑ and post‑procedural patients.
• Support patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow‑up plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and quality standards.
• Contribute to team‑based care, quality improvement, and performance evaluation processes.

Required:

• Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical care experience.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills, organizational functions, policies and regulations, current trends and new developments, and applicable principles and practices of nursing.

Preferred:

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, though not required.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee.
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the state of Tennessee.
• National specialty certification (e.g., ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP).
• Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty).
• BLS certification completed prior to assignment and maintained thereafter.

Regular – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., no weekend or overnight shifts.