Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist PRN
About The Position
Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist to support the growing hospitalist program at Franciscan Health Michigan City. The position is part of a high-performing, well-respected group with a strong culture of teamwork. The ideal candidate has inpatient care and Internal Medicine experience, focuses on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction, and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills. The provider collaborates with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care. The role averages eight inpatient patients and zero to three admissions per shift. During the shift, the provider is responsible for calls from the floor and emergency department, with no after-hours call responsibility. The position serves in an open ICU and is part of the Rapid Response Team, with collegial support from Hospitalists, Nocturnal Hospitalist APPs, and specialists. Experience with central line placement and intubation is preferred. Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care ministry serving Indiana and Illinois. The organization has 12 hospital ministries and more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan Physician Network offers a team approach to care and describes its mission as caring, guided by values including respect for life, fidelity to its mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or nationally recognized certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Experience with inpatient care and Internal Medicine is sought for the ideal candidate.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with central line placement and intubation procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient hospitalist care, with an average volume of eight patients per shift.
- Manage an average of zero to three admissions per shift.
- Respond to calls from the hospital floor and emergency department during the shift.
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Participate in the Rapid Response Team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Paid malpractice coverage.
- 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with an annual stipend.
- Benefits package that may include health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance.
- Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a).
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Customized marketing support.
