Night Intensivist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Prime Healthcare • Inglewood, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) to join their pulmonary and critical care team as an independent contractor. This is a flexible, 12-hour night shift position with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month. This opportunity may be particularly well suited for an experienced ACNP seeking a flexible schedule while maintaining an active role in inpatient pulmonary and critical care medicine. The ideal candidate will have experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care, hospital medicine, or another inpatient specialty and will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage medically complex patients in a collaborative environment. We welcome both experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and motivated early-career providers. Providers with less than two years of relevant experience may participate in our structured Transition-to-Practice Program, designed to support the development of clinical confidence, critical care knowledge, and progressive independence in the inpatient setting.

Requirements

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care, hospital medicine, or another inpatient specialty preferred or more than 5 years high acuity critical care nursing experience
• 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
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Nice To Haves

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

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 members of the healthcare team
• Evaluate laboratory results, imaging, diagnostic studies, and 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 patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and disease management
• Communicate effectively with physicians, consultants, nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, quality initiatives, and ongoing practice improvement

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for additional shifts based on availability and practice needs
• Transition-to-Practice Support for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners with less than two years of relevant clinical experience, Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center offers a structured Transition-to-Practice Program focused on developing competency and confidence in pulmonary and critical care practice. The program provides additional clinical support, mentorship, and progressive development toward independent practice within the provider's scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level