Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Hospital Medicine

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a per diem Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide after-hours cross-coverage for the Hospitalist Service. This is a night shift position supporting physicians and collaborating with consultants, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation providers to deliver high-quality, efficient inpatient care. The position requires working at least one shift every 90 days to maintain active status.

Clinical Setting

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a 178-bed Magnet-recognized facility located in Dover, New Hampshire, serving coastal Southern New Hampshire and Southern Maine. The hospital is part of Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit health care organization.

Schedule and Shifts

• Per diem employment type
• Night shift: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM or 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
• Minimum requirement: at least one shift every 90 days
• Onsite at 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and education to designated patient populations in inpatient settings
• Perform complete histories and physical examinations
• Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develop appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
• Order medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies
• Provide high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population
• Support physicians and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• May precept a small group of learners

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP) state license
• Minimum 1-2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience
• Inpatient medicine experience as an NP or PA

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic electronic health record experience

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $59.04 - $83.59
• Comprehensive benefits package available
• Career advancement opportunities
• Shift differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs

Note: Base pay is determined comprehensively based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors.