Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner

**Shape the future of healthcare in Springfield, GA, by becoming our next nocturnist Nurse Practitioner**

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Springfield—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant community, we’d love to 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.

People First in Effingham

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our Sound-employed team of two physicians and two APPs at Effingham Hospital.
• Effingham Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital.  There isn’t an ICU, and we transfer patients who need a higher level of care to Memorial University in Savannah, which is also a Sound Hospitalist service.
• Collaborate with Sound Physicians to enhance hospital services through the role of a nocturnist Nurse Practitioner.
• We focus on utilization management (UM), compliance, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) to support hospital performance.
• We also have physician advisors who are based in Savannah, contributing to a South Georgia network of excellence.

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner certification with previous hospitalist experience.
• Previous nocturnist experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

**Practice in the Heart of Springfield, GA**

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 7 on, 7 off, 7p-7a doing admissions (average 2/night) and taking cross coverage calls on an average daily census of 20 at a 25-bed hospital.
• Collaborate with the hospitalist Director for the management of patients
• Participate in monthly hospitalist team meetings.

Living and Working in Springfield, GA

• Springfield offers a unique combination of a small coastal town and a laid-back lifestyle, and is also only 30 minutes from Savannah and the beach.  Perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.
• The city’s abundant recreational options make it a prime location for individuals and families alike.
• Springfield is conveniently located near Savannah and Hilton Head, offering access to cultural, dining, and entertainment amenities while still maintaining its charming, relaxed, small-town atmosphere.

**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**

Springfield-Centered Care:Our guiding principle is patient-first care, ensuring that we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. As an APP Hospitalist, you’ll be part of a team working toward continuous improvement in care delivery at Effingham Hospital.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.

At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.

We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.