Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider NP or PA

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Night shift schedule

Supportive hospital environment

Top-of-license patient care

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our nocturnist team in Dothan, Alabama. The selected candidate will provide overnight care to hospitalized adults, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The position offers a 12-hour night schedule (8:00 PM–8:00 AM), opportunities to practice at the top of your license, and a supportive hospital environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• ICU/critical care experience preferred.
• Night shift experience desirable.
• Strong autonomous practice and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
• Deliver hospital-based care to adult inpatients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Manage admissions, rounds, and cross-coverage duties.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Adjust medications and therapies as needed.
• Respond to overnight changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to improve care quality.
• Ensure timely documentation and communication of patient activities.

Skills

ICU/critical care experience

Night shift experience

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

Board certification

Job description

Nocturnist APP - Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant

• Nocturnist
• Must have ICU APP experience

Schedule: Night Shift | 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our nocturnist team in Dothan, Alabama. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in providing overnight care to hospitalized adults, collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
• Deliver comprehensive hospital-based care to adult patients.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop effective treatment plans.
• Manage admissions, conduct daily rounds, and handle cross-coverage duties.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging results.
• Adjust medications and treatments as required for patient care.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions overnight.
• Work collaboratively with doctors and hospital leadership to enhance patient care quality.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation and communication regarding patient activities.

Qualifications:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Board certification is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in inpatient, hospitalist, critical care, emergency medicine, or acute care settings.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within a physician-led team.

What We Offer:

• Consistent nocturnist schedule promoting a balanced work-life dynamic.
• A supportive hospital environment that encourages teamwork.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to practice at the top of your license with meaningful overnight patient interactions.

About Dothan, Alabama:

Enjoy a warm, welcoming community with affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor activities. Dothan offers a comfortable Southern lifestyle with convenient access to larger cities.