Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner
Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary and Responsibilities CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital
in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Infectious Disease Nurse
Practitioner to join our hospital-employed group. About
CommonSpirit Memorial: A regional leader in healthcare for
Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, CommonSpirit 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 are committed to the healing ministry of
the Church, providing a continuum of care that includes
preventative, primary, and acute hospital services, as well as
specialized care in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke,
orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Our unwavering commitment to
excellence is reflected in our accolades: Best Regional Hospital:
Named 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). 'A' Hospital Safety Grade:
Consistently recognized with an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The
Leapfrog Group, demonstrating our dedication to patient safety.
About the Opportunity: Focus: Inpatient care for adults, no Peds,
OB, or Trauma. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose, treat and monitor
chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines), order diagnostic
tests, assist the doctor with inpatient rounding, discharges, and
admissions. Benefits: Comprehensive package including
Health/Dental/Vision, 401k with match Job Requirements Required
Education and Experience Master’s degree in nursing 3-5 years
clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required. 1-3
years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care
setting or equivalent RN experience Required Licensure and
Certifications Certified Nurse Practitioner Certificate of fitness
through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Licensed as an RN
in the state of TN/GA Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN AHA BLS
certification Where You'll Work CommonSpirit Memorial, a member of
CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare
organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, it offers a
continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute
hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke
care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit
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. About
Chattanooga, TN: America's First National Park City Discover
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