Night Intensivist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Centinela Hospital Medical Center • Inglewood, CA

29d • $1,100 - $1,150 • Onsite

About The Position

Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) to join its pulmonary and critical care team at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood and Lynwood, California. The practice specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with outpatient services in Inglewood and inpatient and post-acute services at multiple hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Providers collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based care to patients with acute and chronic pulmonary and critical care conditions.

This is a flexible, independent contractor position involving 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month and opportunities for additional shifts depending on availability and practice needs. The role may suit an experienced provider seeking a flexible schedule, and motivated early-career providers are also welcome. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners with less than two years of relevant experience may participate in a structured Transition-to-Practice Program that offers clinical support, mentorship, and progressive development toward independent practice within the provider’s scope.

Compensation is $1,100–$1,150 per 12-hour shift, based on experience, qualifications, and assigned responsibilities.

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.
• Applicants with less than two years of relevant NP experience are eligible for the Transition-to-Practice Program.

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.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

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 patient response 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