Virtual Nocturnist, NP/PA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• This is a fully remote role with the Virtual Hospital Medicine team, providing support to Atrium Health King’s Mountain located in King’s Mountain, North Carolina.

• The work schedule includes 7 consecutive days on followed by 7 days off, covering overnight shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.

• Key responsibilities involve handling virtual admissions, providing overnight cross-coverage, and managing ongoing clinical care for adult patients admitted to the hospital, utilizing Advocate Health’s virtual care platform and the Epic electronic medical record system.

• Conduct initial and follow-up medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.

• Execute comprehensive virtual admissions, including history-taking and physical examinations for adult hospitalized patients.

• Facilitate overnight virtual admissions, cross-coverage, and continuous clinical management.

• Document findings from examinations, assessments, and care plans thoroughly.

• Issue appropriate prescriptions and manage medication administration.

• Order and interpret daily laboratory tests and radiological examinations.

• Collaborate with supervising physicians to establish treatment plans for patients.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all patient interactions, noting observations, interventions, and activities in a medically appropriate way within the patient's medical record.

• Work alongside Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nursing staff, consultants, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, case management, and other ancillary departments to effectively coordinate patient care.

• Respond appropriately to any changes in patient conditions and communicate recommendations to the bedside care teams.

• Serve as an advocate for the patients within the population served.

• Attend and contribute to group or practice meetings and participate in policy development as required.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as permitted by licensure and credentialing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program is essential.

• Nurse Practitioners must possess either a Master’s Degree or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, along with ACNP or AGACNP board certification.

• Physician Assistants are required to hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• A current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina is necessary.

• Must have current prescriptive privileges and a valid DEA license.

• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) certification must remain valid for at least 90 days beyond the start date.

• Experience in Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other acute inpatient settings is preferred.

• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, showcasing critical thinking and interpersonal skills is required.

• Capability to conduct thorough history-taking and physical assessments.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Access to Paid Time Off programs.

• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts available for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Family-oriented benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching and additional financial wellness programs.

• Educational Assistance Program to support professional development.