Night Intensivist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

St. Francis Medical Center • Lynwood, CA

29d • $1,100 - $1,150 • Onsite

About The Position

Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) to join its pulmonary and critical care team at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, California. The practice provides outpatient pulmonary care and inpatient and post-acute services at several hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Providers collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver evidence-based care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary and critical care conditions.

This is a flexible, independent-contractor position working 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month and the possibility of additional shifts based on availability and practice needs. The role may suit an experienced provider seeking scheduling flexibility while continuing to practice inpatient pulmonary and critical care medicine. Experienced providers and motivated early-career providers are welcome. Providers with less than two years of relevant experience may participate in a structured Transition-to-Practice Program offering clinical support, mentorship, and progressive development toward independent practice within their scope.

Compensation is $1,100–$1,150 per 12-hour shift, based on experience, qualifications, and assigned responsibilities. The company states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Ability to effectively manage medically complex patients.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care, hospital medicine, or another inpatient specialty is preferred; alternatively, more than five years of high-acuity critical care nursing experience.
• Applicants with less than two years of relevant Nurse Practitioner experience are eligible for the Transition-to-Practice Program.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic pulmonary and critical care conditions.
• Develop and manage evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Evaluate laboratory results, imaging, diagnostic studies, and patients’ responses to treatment.
• Manage and follow hospitalized patients as appropriate to the assigned service.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and coordinate escalation of care when indicated.
• Provide patients and families with education about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and disease management.
• Communicate with physicians, consultants, nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, quality initiatives, and ongoing practice improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed