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St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, Louisiana

APP Nocturnist (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) – Hospital Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
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About the Role

Night shift (7pm-7am) APP Nocturnist for Hospital Medicine. Full-time, 40 hours/week. Covington, LA.

Join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a APP Nocturnist – Hospital Medicine, Night Shift in Covington, Louisiana, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement
  • Malpractice Coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a APP Nocturnist – Hospital Medicine, Night Shift.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves coordinating the care of hospitalized patients by performing physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and documenting patient assessments. The practitioner will collaborate with the hospitalist team to place diagnostic orders, manage treatment plans, and facilitate effective patient handoffs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess current Louisiana licensure as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with acute care training. A formal collaborative agreement with a physician is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospital medicinePatient care coordinationMedical history reviewPhysical examinationDiagnostic orderingTreatment planningCare plan managementPatient handoffCommunicationAcute careClinical documentationCollaboration

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Covington, LA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Malpractice Coverage