NP/PA-Cardiology Structural Heart

Job Summary:
Join a growing Structural Heart Program and play a pivotal role in advancing innovative cardiovascular care. Erlanger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Structural Heart team, helping drive program growth, quality initiatives, and exceptional patient outcomes in a collaborative, clinic-based setting.

As a key member of the Structural Heart Program, the Advanced Practice Provider will work closely with cardiologists, nursing staff, leadership, and quality teams to coordinate care for patients undergoing structural heart procedures, including TAVR and Watchman therapies. This clinic-based role will be responsible for managing patient evaluations, coordinating pre- and post-procedure care, facilitating patient education, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the patient journey. The APP will assume ownership of TAVR and Watchman patient preparation and coordination, serving as an integral resource for patients, providers, and caregivers.

The provider will also play a significant role in program development and quality improvement efforts, including assisting with TAVR registry management, monitoring quality metrics, and collaborating with the Quality Improvement department to enhance program performance and outcomes. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing care pathways, supporting the growth of the Structural Heart Program, coordinating care for research patients when applicable, and providing ongoing education to physicians, nursing staff, and the community regarding structural heart therapies and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who enjoys program development, patient education, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates should possess strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills and demonstrate a passion for delivering high-quality cardiovascular care in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

This position is clinic based and follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am-4:00pm., offering a consistent daytime work schedule with no routine weekend or call responsibilities.

Education:
Required: 
Masters of Science in Medicine of a certified Physician Assistant program or Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing 

Experience:
Required:
Structural heart, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular, or related experience 

Preferred:
Experience with quality improvement initiatives, patient coordination or a program development

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Current ACLS.

Department Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant employed by EHS provides selected medical/surgical services within the specialty of cardiovascular medicine. The services delegated to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care NP/PA will be an extension of patient management. Services rendered by the Structural Heart NP/PA must be provided under the supervision, direction, and ultimate responsibility of a licensed Cardiologist and/or CT Surgeon. The NP/PA must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The NP/PA will assist with the planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care for pre and post procedure patients. Management includes but is not limited to, performing history and physical examination, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and administering of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost efficient manner. The NP/PA will function in collaboration with the multidisciplinary cardiothoracic team and provide consultation and education to patients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, the NP/PA must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety, and cost, as well as patient and customer satisfaction.