Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Nocturnist ACS and Urology
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Night, Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts per week
About the role
MultiCare is seeking a nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality inpatient care across Acute Care Surgical Services and Urology. The role provides overnight coverage for inpatient and ED consults, rounding, minor bedside procedures, first-assisting for urgent/emergent cases as appropriate to scope, and seamless care coordination with on-call surgeons and day teams. This provider will practice in a highly collaborative, integrated environment and contribute to the growth of General Surgery and Urology services with community partners across the Puget Sound region.
Responsibilities
- Perform inpatient and ED consults; round on admitted patients; manage active patient lists overnight
- Place pre- and post-operative orders and conduct/complete comprehensive histories & physicals (H&Ps) per privileging
- Provide patient and family education; ensure diligent follow-up consistent with community standards
- Manage in-basket communications and coordinate cross-coverage handoffs to day teams
- Respond to pages/messages via PerfectServe and other approved channels in accordance with MultiCare policies
ACS Responsibilities
- Assist with urgent/emergent general surgery cases consistent with privileging and surgeon direction (first-assist)
- Support bedside procedures and resuscitation/initial management workflows for surgical patients
- Participate in APP/staff onboarding and ongoing training as requested by the service
Urology Responsibilities
- Perform Urology inpatient/ED consults and rounding, including minor bedside urologic procedures within scope and competency
- Coordinate urgent operative cases with the OR; facilitate pre-op planning and post-op care for urologic patients
- As service needs allow, support clinic follow-ups and procedure-related care coordination (primarily daytime teams)
Requirements
- Washington State Advanced Practice license: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
- WA DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority required
- ACLS, ATLS & BLS for Healthcare providers – certification by AHA required
- Trauma certification as required by facility
- Surgical Experience Preferred with competency in either urologic or general surgery workflows; prior first-assist experience strongly preferred
- Minimum of one year experience post graduation
About Allenmore Hospital
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.
About The Tacoma Community
Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.
Benefits
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development
- Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and retirement benefits
Pay
The pay scale is $180,750.00 - $214,500.00 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.