Neuro Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga seeks a Neuro Hospitalist NP/PA to join our hospital-employed group in Chattanooga, TN. Deliver quality direct patient care to neurology inpatients and collaborate with neurosurgeons and neurologists.

7 on / 7 off schedule with varied day and night shifts. You will diagnose, treat, discharge planning, order tests, document in EMR, educate patients, and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA certificate is required.
• Licensed as NP/RN or PA in TN/GA.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, discharge plan for neurology inpatients.
• Order and interpret neurological diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients on neurological conditions and recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of patient encounters.
• Adhere to hospital policies and patient safety protocols.

Skills

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Clinical NP/PA skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or PA certificate

TN/GA license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neuro Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will join our well-established hospital-employed group at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. This exceptional opportunity allows you to deliver quality direct patient care within a regional healthcare leader, consistently recognized as the #1 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), and holding a consistent 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Every day you will focus on delivering quality direct patient care to neurology patients, working closely with physicians and other team member. You will apply your specialized skills to provide critical support, ensuring patient safety and efficiency for neurology procedures. This role follows a 7 on / 7 off schedule with varied day and night shifts, supporting comprehensive patient management.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Neuro Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to neurological inpatients.

• Diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and managing discharge planning for neurological inpatients.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests relevant to neurological conditions.
• Collaborating effectively with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure integrated patient care.
• Providing comprehensive patient education on neurological conditions, treatment plans, and recovery processes.
• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring thorough documentation of all patient encounters.
• Adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.

We are offering a competitive base salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k with match, CME & allowance, and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.Join us in the vibrant and growing Chattanooga community!

Job Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree in nursing or Physician Assistant certificate.
• Licensed as an NP/RN or PA in the state of TN/GA
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

• 1-3 years previous experience as a NP/PA in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience.

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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