Nurse Practitioner Nocturnist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Nocturnist NP to deliver inpatient medical care in a hospital setting in Colorado Springs. You will manage admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to provide high-value patient care.

The role requires board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine NP with acute inpatient proficiency and prescriptive authority, supporting a physician-centric care model.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited program.
• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing is required.
• RN Licensure as required and APRN certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care including admissions, rounds, diagnostics, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure seamless patient transitions and high-quality care.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and communicate treatment plans to the care team.
• Document patient information for care and billing purposes.

Skills

1 year experience

Nursing skills

NP master's degree

Accredited nursing school

APRN license

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Prescriptive authority

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Graduate from Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nocturnist NP Provider, you will join a physician-centric organization dedicated to delivering top-quality, accessible inpatient care within the community. You will have the opportunity to focus on patient well-being, supported by comprehensive resources designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice within a hospital setting.

In your practice, you will engage in a flexible work schedule, typically involving dedicated inpatient shifts (e.g., 7-on/7-off or similar models). You will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily rounds, diagnostic workups, and discharge planning. This role demands strong clinical acumen for managing a diverse range of acute medical conditions and close collaboration with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician committed to upholding the highest standards of medical ethics and customary practice. You will possess exceptional clinical skills in inpatient medicine and a passion for providing compassionate, high-value care to acutely ill patients.

• Be responsible for comprehensive patient care to assure that the health care needs of patients are being met, including attendance at Interdisciplinary or nursing rounds and daily communication with the team caring for the patient.

• Renders quality medical services according to qualifications as an internal medicine or family practice physician with appropriate referrals, follow-up and hospitalization.

• The Hospitalist supports hospital medical staff and other area physicians utilizing the Hospitalist service by overseeing the inpatient experience, including providing follow-up care for patients in the outpatient realm.

• Communicates health status and treatment plan to patient, family and hospital staff.

• The Hospitalist documents information completely for patient care and billing purposes, and assists in the review of work flow, office practices and objectives; and teaches medical students, residents and others in graduate health education programs.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1 year of experience in a clinical or advance practice setting, preferred

• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as Nurse Practitioner, from a nationally accredited postgraduate certificate program required. Must be a graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.

• Graduate from an Accredited School Of Nursing required

• Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure for; and listed on the state Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Registry required. Board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, in applicable population foci and/or sub-specialty.

• RN License required

• BLS from the American Heart Association may be required depending on practice setting

• ACLS from the American Heart Association may be required depending on practice setting

• Have Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or have Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN-P), if applicable for role with associated articulated plan.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $153,000 /year

We are an equal opportunity employer.