Critical Care Nocturnist NP/PA - Baystate Mercy Hospital

Adfinitas Health • Springfield, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Adfinitas Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Critical Care practice at Baystate Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available. The nocturnist APP provides overnight ICU coverage, with an intensivist available for backup by phone. The ICU is open, with a daily census of 3–6 patients. Day coverage is provided by one physician, and the EMR is Meditech.

The role includes managing high-acuity critical care patients, coordinating patient care, and performing critical care procedures. The clinician works as part of an integrated team and supports patient education and goal setting. Adfinitas Health describes itself as a physician-owned and managed multispecialty medical practice founded in 2007, providing clinical management services across hospitals, critical care, and post-acute facilities.

Requirements

• Advanced practice experience in critical care medicine.
• Ability to independently and confidently make medically appropriate decisions regarding high-acuity patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active state license.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• DEA license and state Controlled Substance Registration.
• At least 18 months of acute experience as an advanced practice provider in an ICU or similar position.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical service, forward thinking, and problem-solving ability suited to the environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform all technical skills in the critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care consultations and manage admissions and bed flow.
• Respond to rapid responses and codes.
• Manage critical care patients in a busy ICU.
• Assist in creating, directing, and coordinating patient care plans.
• Conduct and order diagnostic tests, analyze results, and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies.
• Work as part of an integrated team.
• Assist with patient education and goal setting.
• Submit accurate and timely charges for professional services performed.
• Manage ventilators.
• Perform central line placement.
• Perform intubations.
• Insert peripheral arterial catheters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, CME, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Leadership and training programs.
• Malpractice insurance with tail, 100% company paid.
• Cross-training opportunities.
• Incentives for improved productivity and quality care.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Recognition of service outside of work.

What This Job Offers

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