Job Summary
Job Description
Take the next step in your career as a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas
We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Fort Worth—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours
People First in Fort Worth
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our well-established team of 37 physicians and 4 APPs at John Peter Smith Hospital.
- Work alongside a large, diverse hospitalist group proudly serving a growing population at a level one trauma/safety net hospital.
- We create an enjoyable workplace by providing essential support and resources, encouraging social interactions with colleagues, and nurturing relationships with team members while making everyday count.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
- Active NP license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
- Advanced training and experience in Acute Care.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- New NP graduates are encouraged to apply.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Flexible Scheduling:
- This position is for a nocturnist shift within our hospital medicine team.
- We offer flexible scheduling options, including splitting floor calls with another APP at night.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate high-quality, comprehensive medical and post-operative care in a 537-bed facility, including a closed ICU.
- Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
- Provide initial healthcare interactions, medical care, education, and support to a patient population that often lacks access to routine medical care and health-related resources.
Living and Working in Fort Worth:
- Fort Worth, Texas, is a great place to live due to its unique blend of vibrant cultural offerings, including world-class museums, a thriving music scene, a strong sense of community, and a lower cost of living than many other major cities.
- The city also boasts diverse outdoor activities, from the Fort Worth Nature Center to the iconic Stockyards, making it an appealing and well-rounded destination for residents.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact
Fort Worth-Centered Care:
- We encourage our team to participate within the hospital, with many contributing to multiple hospital-wide committees, including utilization review, sepsis, CHF, diabetes management, and patient experience.
- Our involvement in the homeless/unsheltered census count has helped our JPS street medicine program identify locations and numbers for our homeless population.
- We support patients with limited healthcare access, including uninsured and indigent populations.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Rewarding pay structure offered.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.