Orthopedic Surgery NP — Inpatient Care Leader

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established hospital-employed group in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive patient care within an academic hospital framework and regional network, working alongside physicians to ensure high-quality inpatient services.

You will apply advanced clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients, performing exams, ordering tests, and coordinating care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing studies.
• 3–5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting.
• 1–3 years NP experience in acute or primary care (or RN experience).
• RN license in TN/GA.
• American Heart Association BLS (BLS-CPR).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical exams and manage inpatient care.
• Diagnose, treat, and monitor chronic diseases within protocols.
• Order tests and interpret results to guide treatment.
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes and coordinate care with physicians.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nurse practitioner experience

RN licensure

BLS-CPR

Education

Master’s degree in nursing studies

Job description

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established hospital-employed group in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive patient care within an academic hospital framework and regional network, working alongside physicians to ensure high-quality inpatient services.

You will apply advanced clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients, performing exams, ordering tests, and coordinating care