Advanced Practice Provider - Nocturnist

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus

3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider for our in-house nocturnist program to further strengthen the Hospitalist Program at Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, IN.  The Nocturnist APP’s will work at the top of their licenses as they cover the hospitalist program’s inpatients (including ICU), admissions from the Emergency Dept and provide cross-coverage (with remote hospitalist physician back-up).

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will have at least two years of post-training experience with acute care experience preferred. In addition, the candidate must have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.  APP will need to work collaboratively with patients, their hospitalist physician and emergency department colleagues to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of care.

ACLS certification and willingness to become privileged for intubations and line placement (Franciscan can provide training) is required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Average nightly admits from emergency department: 2 – 10 patients per night 
• Sharing cross-coverage calls from non-ICU patients
• Admit to the Hospitalist service on Med/Surg Units
• Trained in procedures or willingness to learn:
  • Intubations

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, Michigan City merges the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to Chicago – less than 60 miles away. Known for its miles of waterfront beaches and property, you can live in amenity rich communities where affordable living options abound. Stroll along the fresh-water beaches, harbors and lighthouses or immerse yourself in water sports.

The area boasts four beautiful seasons and year-round recreational activities such as camping, hiking and biking, award-wining breweries and wineries, a charming lake-side zoo,