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Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist)
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Position Overview
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care team in a dedicated nocturnist role. This position provides overnight, on-site coverage at our Davenport campus, supporting ICU patients and collaborating with pulmonologists to ensure high-quality, continuous care.
This is a key role focused on maintaining stability and continuity of care overnight, with a strong emphasis on independent clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Angie Stierwalt
Provider Recruiter
Angie.Stierwalt@mercyone.org
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Description:
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist)
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Position Overview
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care team in a dedicated nocturnist role. This position provides overnight, on-site coverage at our Davenport campus, supporting ICU patients and collaborating with pulmonologists to ensure high-quality, continuous care.
This is a key role focused on maintaining stability and continuity of care overnight, with a strong emphasis on independent clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive overnight coverage for ICU patients at the Davenport campus
- Perform cross-coverage and ongoing management of critically ill patients
- Respond to acute changes in patient condition, including rapid responses and codes
- Collaborate with on-call pulmonologists as needed while functioning with a high degree of autonomy
- Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, intubations – depending on experience and privileging)
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support continuity of care through thorough handoffs to daytime teams
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Board certification as an NP or PA
- Active or eligible for licensure in Iowa
- Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU, critical care, or pulmonary experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a high-acuity environment
- Strong procedural skills preferred
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Three overnight shifts per week (Friday–Sunday, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Consistent schedule offering predictability and work-life balance
- Practice within a collaborative Pulmonary Critical Care team across a trusted regional health system
- High level of autonomy with physician support available
- Opportunity to contribute to high-quality ICU care in a community-focused setting
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation
- PTO/CME PTO
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance covered, including tail coverage
- Benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Our physician-lead medical group promotes leadership, wellness and work-life balance, providing resources to achieve your goals.
Angie Stierwalt
Provider Recruiter
Angie.Stierwalt@mercyone.org
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.