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Join Our Bridgeton, Missouri Team as a Nocturnal Nurse Practitioner – A Role Designed for You

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

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 Bridgeton**

Local Team Collaboration:

• At Bridgeton, our strong, collaborative team includes 28 physicians and 4 APPs at SSM Health DePaul.  We also have the support of three clinical performance nurses, one hospital coordinator, and one program manager.
• As a team, we value our collaboration with the nursing staff and specialists throughout the hospital. Patients are our top priority, and we do a great job of always keeping that focus at the forefront.
• Excellent subspecialty support.

Qualifications:

• Nurse practitioner board certification required
• New graduates, residents, and fellows are welcome to apply.

**Practice in the Heart of the Community**

Flexible Scheduling:

• This role is for a part-time nocturnist 7p-7a coverage with the expectation of approximately 7-night shifts per month.
• Block schedule.
• Our team enjoys the outdoors and all that St. Louis has to offer, from festivals to professional sports to excellent restaurants and music. Everyone finds something enjoyable to unwind and enjoy life when they are not working.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will collaborate with two nocturnist physicians on the night shift, managing admissions and responding to rapid responses and stroke alerts.
• We welcome the challenge of highly complex cases. Our ICU is closed. Procedures and codes are not required, and we are grateful for 24/7 in-house specialty support in all but just a few specialty areas.
• The population we serve is very ill. The happiest team members thrive on complexity and high acuity, knowing they are making a difference with strong support around them at all times.

Living and Working in Bridgeton:

• Bridgeton isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live, connect, and enjoy the convenience of a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the best of St. Louis. With its parks, recreational activities, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Bridgeton offers a welcoming community atmosphere. From local events to a strong sense of community, Bridgeton is the perfect place to call home.

**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**

Bridgeton-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Bridgeton and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
• Our team is involved in many committees and projects throughout the hospital annually. We encourage everyone to find a committee that feeds their passion.
• We like to support our greater local community by participating in food pantry drives each year and supporting hospital-championed initiatives to help those in need.

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.