Hospitalist NP: Inpatient Care Champion

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist, to provide direct inpatient care under physician supervision. You will assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients from admission to discharge with advanced clinical expertise.

You will perform comprehensive exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with the health care team to ensure high-quality inpatient care.

Qualifications

• MSN required
• 3–5 years acute care nursing practice at hire
• 1–3 years NP experience in acute or primary care
• TN license required at hire
• BLS/CPR certification
• AANPCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories when necessary.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams within protocol.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases within protocol guidelines; order diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and advise on treatment within protocol guidelines; provide preventive screenings.
• Promote positive lifestyle and disease prevention through education and counseling.
• Assist physician with office surgeries and ensure chart sign-off within 7 days.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Advanced practice nursing

CPR/BLS certified

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

TN NP license

AANPCP certification

Job description

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist, to provide direct inpatient care under physician supervision. You will assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients from admission to discharge with advanced clinical expertise.

You will perform comprehensive exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with the health care team to ensure high-quality inpatient care.