Virtual Nocturnist, NP/PA

Advocate Aurora Health

Virtual Nocturnist providing remote care for hospitalized patients for Atrium Health. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality clinical management through Advocate Health’s virtual platform.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,000 - $88,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in virtual patient care, including comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality medical care in a fast-paced, acute inpatient environment.

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Nurse Practitioner CertificationPhysician Assistant CertificationMaster’s Degree in Nursing PracticeDEA LicenseBLS for Healthcare Provider

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Hard Skills

Virtual AdmissionsMedical HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsClinical ManagementLaboratory InterpretationRadiology InterpretationPrescription WritingTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationPatient AdvocacyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Epic Electronic Medical RecordAdvocate Health Virtual Care Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

ACNP Board CertificationAGACNP Board CertificationNCCPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Hospital MedicineInternal MedicineCritical CareEmergency MedicineAcute Inpatient Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fully remote position with the Virtual Hospital Medicine team supporting Atrium Health King’s Mountain in King’s Mountain, North Carolina
Schedule consists of 7 on / 7 off overnight shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays
Responsibilities include virtual admissions, overnight cross-coverage, and ongoing clinical management for adult hospitalized patients utilizing Advocate Health’s virtual care platform and Epic electronic medical record
Perform initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments
Perform comprehensive virtual admission history and physical examinations for adult hospitalized patients
Provide overnight virtual admissions, cross-coverage, and ongoing clinical management
Record findings of examinations, assessments, and plans of care
Write appropriate prescriptions and administer medications
Order and interpret daily laboratory and radiology examinations
Determine treatment plans for patients in collaboration with supervising physicians
Document all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and activities in a medically appropriate manner within the patient’s medical record
Collaborate with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside APPs, nursing staff, consultants, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, case management, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care
Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and communicate recommendations to bedside care teams
Act as a patient advocate for the population served
Attend, participate in, and contribute to group/practice meetings and policy development as requested
Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure and credentialing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with ACNP or AGACNP board certification
Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina
Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license
BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) must be valid at least 90 days beyond start date
Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other acute inpatient experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform thorough history and physical assessments
Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program