Nighttime Intensivist

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System seeks a dedicated Nighttime Intensivist to join the Department of Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. The nighttime intensivist will oversee and manage critically ill patients admitted to the ICU during overnight shifts, ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

The role emphasizes supervision of residents and APPs, bedside teaching, and collaboration with the daytime ICU team to ensure smooth handoffs. The hospital emphasizes safety and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with CCM board cert/eligibility.
• Unrestricted NY medical license to practice.
• Proficient in critical care procedures and complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ICU care for critically ill patients during overnight shifts.
• Perform bedside procedures (intubation, central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial lines).
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with daytime ICU team for handoffs.
• Supervise residents and APPs, providing bedside teaching and guidance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with families.
• Ensure compliance with ICU policies and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Critical care procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

We seek a dedicated and highly skilled Nighttime Intensivist to join our Department of Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. The nighttime intensivist will oversee and manage critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during overnight shifts. This position ensures continuity of high-quality care for ICU patients and supports the hospital's commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. MICU and CCU combined have 14 beds.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care:
  • Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients.
  • Perform bedside procedures, including intubations, central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and arterial line placements.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies, including code blue, rapid response team calls, and acute clinical deterioration of patients.
  • Collaborate with the daytime ICU team to ensure smooth care transitions through detailed handoffs.
• Supervision and Teaching:
  • Supervise and support residents, advanced practice providers (APPs), and medical staff working overnight.
  • Foster a collaborative learning environment, providing bedside teaching and guidance when appropriate.
• Communication and Coordination:
  • Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and consultants, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Engage in discussions with families and patients to provide updates, explain complex clinical conditions, and address concerns with empathy.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and guidelines for ICU care.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU care and patient outcomes.
• Quality and Patient Safety:
  • NYU Langone and LICH are metric-driven organizations and take pride in being the number one hospital in NY state.
  • Hospital-acquired Infections, hospital-acquired conditions, CLABSI, CAUTI, HCAPCS, mortality, and many other quality indicators are monitored closely. We expect everyone to be familiar with those and achieve the given goals.

Work Schedule

• Overnight shifts, typically 7 nights per week (specific schedule to be determined based on department needs).
• Flexibility for coverage on weekends and holidays as required.

Salary: $280k-$400k

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY.
• Proficient in critical care procedures and comfortable managing complex cases independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.