APP - Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist) - Davenport, IA - $10K Starting Bonus
Employment Type: Full time
About the role
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care team in a dedicated nocturnist role. This position provides overnight, on-site coverage at our Davenport campus, supporting ICU patients and collaborating with pulmonologists to ensure high-quality, continuous care. This is a key role focused on maintaining stability and continuity of care overnight, with a strong emphasis on independent clinical decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive overnight coverage for ICU patients at the Davenport campus
- Perform cross-coverage and ongoing management of critically ill patients
- Respond to acute changes in patient condition, including rapid responses and codes
- Collaborate with on-call pulmonologists as needed while functioning with a high degree of autonomy
- Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, intubations – depending on experience and privileging)
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support continuity of care through thorough handoffs to daytime teams
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Board certification as an NP or PA
- Active or eligible for licensure in Iowa
- Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU, critical care, or pulmonary experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a high-acuity environment
- Strong procedural skills preferred
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Schedule
- Three overnight shifts per week: Friday–Sunday, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Consistent schedule offering predictability and work-life balance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- PTO/CME PTO
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance covered, including tail coverage
- Benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
About Us
Practice within a collaborative Pulmonary Critical Care team across a trusted regional health system. High level of autonomy with physician support available. Opportunity to contribute to high-quality ICU care in a community-focused setting.
Our physician-lead medical group promotes leadership, wellness and work-life balance, providing resources to achieve your goals.