Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist
Suffolk, VA 23434
| Specialty | Hospitalist |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
Sentara Medical Group has a Full-time, day position available for an Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider to join the Hospital Medicine team at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.
Schedule: 12 -hour Day shifts
Department: Hospital Medicine
Location: Suffolk, VA
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospital Medicine team as a Day -Shift Advanced Practice Provider. The APP will provide high-quality inpatient care overnight, including admissions, cross-coverage, and collaboration with the nocturnist team.
New graduates with a strong interest in hospital medicine are encouraged to apply, and will be supported through a structured onboarding and training program.
Responsibilities
- Perform admissions from the ED and direct transfers, including history, physical exam, assessment, and initial management plans
- Provide cross-coverage for hospitalized patients with timely evaluation of clinical changes
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and perform therapeutic interventions within scope
- Communicate effectively with nocturnist physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
- Complete thorough and timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Participating in safe and effective handoffs at shift transitions
- Support quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
- Engage in ongoing professional development and learning activities
- Rounding on low acuity patients OBS and Inpatients under Physician supervision
Robust Onboarding & Education Program
Our structured onboarding process is designed to support both new graduates and experienced APPs transitioning to hospital medicine:
- Comprehensive orientation with shadowing, supervised shifts, and graduated autonomy
- Access to clinical learning modules focused on common inpatient conditions (e.g., sepsis, heart failure, COPD, diabetes, anticoagulation, AKI, chest pain)
- Regular case reviews and direct feedback from experienced hospitalists
- Ongoing support for continuous learning and professional growth, including CME opportunities
Shift & Schedule
- Day shifts (12 hours)
- Full-Time Day shifts
- Optional additional shifts as available
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with night-shift differential
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- $3000 Annual CME allowance
- Commencement Bonus up to $20,000
- $5,500 Annual QPI Bonus
- $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Supportive, team-oriented nocturnist environment
- Meaningful opportunities for growth within Hospital Medicine
- Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
