Hiring: ACNP/PA- Pulmonary/Critical Care Company: Erlanger Location: Chattanooga, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:38:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : ACLS, BLS, Credentialing About the job Required Skills: •Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pulmonary/Critical Care team. This is a full-time inpatient position with a 7 on / 7 off schedule, working night shifts. •Certification in Acute Care is required for nurse practitioners. BLS and ACLS certifications are also required. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are essential. •An allied health professional, employed by Erlanger Health Systems, who performs as a physician extender by providing direct and indirect patient care (both inpatient and outpatient) under orders of the attending physician and within the guidelines of the current legislation of the State of Tennessee. •The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate of the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the center's policies and procedures. •Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNACNP/PA- Pulmonary/Critical Care Qualifications: •Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the American Academy of Physician Assistant OR Masters Degree in Nursing with successful completion of an accredited Acute Care Certification. •New graduates accepted based upon recommendations and references provided. •Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants •Performs under current legislation of the State of Tennessee (HB 1601, Public Chapter #719) •Or Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee •Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee •National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP) •Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty) •BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward •ACLS certification required for those involved in direct patient care Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!