Hospital Medicine Careers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)

Dallas, Texas

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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter—ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001027

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Transform patient care and the community as a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner in Dallas, Texas.

Our mission in Dallas is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

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.

Local Team Collaboration:

We take pride in our well-established team at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas of 45 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers (APPs), with the support of a clinical performance nurse, a clinical performance associate, and a group coordinator.
Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible acute nurse practitioner.
We are open to new graduates.

Scheduling:

This is a full-time nocturnist position.
Full-time positions follow a 7-nights-on, 7-day-off rotation
We understand the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we offer a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. Our team covers for each other when anyone is out, ensuring that you can enjoy time off without worry.

Key Responsibilities:

The first 4-6hrs we have a remote APP taking the pager call from home. If a bedside eval is needed, then they forward the message to the in-house night APP. This allows the in-house APP to make the pt assignments for all the docs the next day. Average of 3-5 bedside calls a night and probably 50 pages.
Closed ICU with 24/7 Intensivist on staff and excellent sub-specialty backup- No procedures required.

Living and Working in Dallas, Texas:

Located in a fantastic location just North of Downtown Dallas. You have a variety of communities to choose from in both North and South Dallas. Great Schools, strong housing market, and a diverse job market. There is an array of family activities so you can have something to do each day of the year!
Enjoy an average of 245 days of sunshine and have access to over 25 city parks, 5 huge lakes, more than 20 golf courses, and dozens of restaurants and shops. Also known for its arts scene, Dallas offers concert venues, off-Broadway shows, museums, and galleries.

Rewards and Compensation:

Annual compensation - $145K.
Eligible for the quality and productivity bonus.
Full benefits, including CME allowance.

Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruiting | snelson@soundphysicians.com | (817) 751-3699

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. They're driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.”

APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer
“Our team includes physicians and APPs, and we succeed because we work as an integrated, mission‑driven team focused on exceptional bedside care.”

Pamela Roy-Kondepati, DO
Medical Director
“I love what I do and am willing to go above and beyond for patient care. I truly try to treat patients as if they were family.”

Katie Cranfill, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD
“My proudest moments are complex cases where I can contribute to improving a patient's outcome.”

Tianna Dampman, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD