Your future role at a glance Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Schedule: Full time
Productivity incentives:
CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tai
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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
How you'll make an impact in this role This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
- Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients.
- Inpatient Care: Deliver acute care for cardiac patients in a hospital setting.
- Clinical Collaboration: Partner with CV Surgeons and APPs to coordinate patient management.
- Experience: Requires 3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular expertise.
- Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret diagnostic studies.
- Treatment & Management: Manage health conditions via prescriptive authority or specialist referral.
- Patient Education: Counsel families on treatment plans and preventative health.
- Documentation: Maintain precise medical records per network and specialty standards.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
About the Facility
- 541 bed hospital / medical center
- Serving a population of approximately two million people in Davidson, Williamson and Alabama
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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 required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
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