Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)

About the role

We are hiring for a nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider position at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. This role requires working exclusively overnight shifts and is part of a collaborative team providing 24/7 care to critically ill patients in the ICU.

Qualifications

• Board-certified acute care trained Nurse Practitioner with unrestricted license.
• Prior ICU APP practice experience – minimum of 2-3 years post-training ICU practice time.
• Ability to independently assess, examine, and provide care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including demonstrating procedural competency.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• A Missouri state license is preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to medical/surgical/cardiac / neuro and cardiovascular ICU patients.
• Present and participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU.
• Work autonomously and multitask within the critical care team.
• Commit to excellence in the clinical service and demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary to best serve our patients.
• Must provide evidence of procedural competence with the following procedures: central lines, arterial lines, intubations, and chest tubes.

Scheduling

12, 12-hour night shifts per month, block shift scheduling, generally 4-5 day stretches. The schedule is managed as equitably as possible, providing APPs with a great work/life balance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k with matching contributions.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Relocation assistance available.