Lead Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

CHI; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 71,800 - 85,810; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Lead Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The role focuses on providing clinical care for hospitalized patients while leading the team of Hospitalist APPs. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree and 4–6 years of experience in acute or primary care, with strong leadership skills. Offering competitive pay between $52.12 and $62.29 per hour, this full-time position involves collaborating with various healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience as a NP/PA in an acute or primary care setting.
• Prior experience precepting or mentoring APPs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a structured onboarding program for new Hospitalist APPs.
• Communicate updates, policy changes and operational priorities to the APP team.
• Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or Physician Assistant certificate

Job description

CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Lead Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well‑established, hospital‑employed group.

A regional leader in healthcare for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, CHI Memorial is a faith‑based, not‑for‑profit organization and proud member of CommonSpirit Health. With 4,700 dedicated employees and almost 500 affiliated physicians, we provide a continuum of care that includes prevention, primary and acute hospital services, and specialized services in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Lead Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) provides expert clinical care to hospitalized patients, while leading the team of Hospitalist APPs. The Lead APP functions as the clinical and operational leader of the Hospitalist APP team and collaborates closely with the Hospitalists, Nursing and Hospital Administration to promote clinical excellence, continuity, and efficiency. The Lead APP also supports operations, onboarding, scheduling, education, quality improvement and performance initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a structured onboarding program for new Hospitalist APPs.
• Attend leadership and operations meetings as the APP representative.
• Communicate updates, policy changes and operational priorities to the APP team in a timely manner.
• Maintain up‑to‑date reference materials, policies and standard operating procedures for the APP team.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing and selection of new APP candidates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalation of APP‑related issues, workflow challenges or scheduling concerns.
• Obtain medical histories when necessary.
• Perform physical exams (within established protocol).
• Diagnose, treat and monitor acute and chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe or recommend medications (within protocol guidelines).
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds.
• Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient.
• Support discharge planning and care coordination.
• Consult with the supervising doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Conduct relevant research.
• Participate in unit rounds as needed.

Job Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in nursing or Physician Assistant certificate.
• 4–6 years experience as a NP/PA in an acute or primary care setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Prior experience precepting or mentoring APPs strongly preferred.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Tennessee.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of Tennessee/Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is a not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health‑care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. It offers a continuum of
prevention, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, orthopedics and rehabilitation services. CHI 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.

Pay Range

$52.12 – $62.29 /hour

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care