PRN Nocturnist - Physician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Florence, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled House Physician to join our overnight team from 7 PM to 7 AM at St Elizabeth Healthcare. The primary responsibilities of this role include responding to all code blues and rapid response alerts, managing acute medical flare-ups in hospitalized patients, and performing critical procedures when necessary. The House Physician will not be responsible for admissions or discharges during the shift but will collaborate with the on-site hospitalist physician when needed. This position is ideal for a physician who excels in emergency situations, has strong procedural skills, and enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

About St. Elizabeth: St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than 409,000 patients in our more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region. We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence.

St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD/DO) with active state licensure.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency in intubation and central line insertion.
• Strong ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response: Serve as the primary responder to code blues, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies within the hospital during the overnight shift.
• Acute Flare-Up Management: Provide timely and effective medical care to patients experiencing acute exacerbations of chronic conditions or other urgent health issues.
• Intubation & Central Line Insertion: Perform critical procedures, including intubation and central line insertion, during emergencies or when clinically indicated.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the on-site hospitalist physician and nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care during emergencies or acute situations.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately document all patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Continuity of Care: Assist in ensuring the smooth transition of patient care between shifts, facilitating communication with daytime teams when necessary.
• Hospital Support: Act as a critical resource for nursing and other medical staff, providing guidance and support in patient management throughout the night.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree