Nocturnist NP or PA

CommonSpirit Health • Carmichael, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / Nocturnist APP, you will be a vital part of Mercy Medical Group's award-winning hospitalist program in the Sacramento area. This full-time clinical position offers the opportunity to join a collegial multi-specialty group committed to exceptional patient care. We're seeking highly skilled and compassionate individuals dedicated to patient safety and quality care, offering a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. This role is ideal for APPs looking to make a significant impact in hospital medicine within a supportive environment and a flexible-scheduling model. In this role you will provide critical cross-coverage care to hospitalized patients, including facilitating admissions, consults, transfers, and discharges under physician supervision. You will be instrumental in acute triage, assessing and managing acute changes in patient conditions, and maintaining accurate, timely, and thorough patient care records. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with attending physicians, medical specialists, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care across Dignity-affiliated hospitals in the Sacramento area. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in hospital medicine, demonstrating proficiency in direct patient care and acute patient assessment. You will thrive in a dynamic, night-shift environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective teamwork within our multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with relevant acute care experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an APP in an acute care setting encouraged but not required
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA certification

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-coverage care to hospitalized patients
• Facilitate patient admissions, consults, transfers, and discharges, under the supervision of a hospitalist physician
• Assess and manage acute changes in hospitalized patient conditions
• Maintain accurate, timely, thorough records detailing patient care and transfer center requests at night
• Work with attending physicians, medical specialists, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Pension plan
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed