Bellevue Hospital is part of NYC Health + Hospitals and is the oldest public hospital in the U.S. Known for its historical significance and commitment to public health, Bellevue continues to be a leader in medical education, research, and patient care. As a primary teaching hospital for NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Bellevue plays a pivotal role in training medical professionals and delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population.

Job Title: Overnight internist for inpatient psychiatry

Institution: NYU Grossman School of Medicine – Department of Psychiatry

Location: Bellevue Hospital Center, Department of Psychiatry Inpatient Services

Position Type: Full-Time, Inpatient Psychiatry Nocturnist (After-Hours)

Reports To: Director of Medical Psychiatry Services & Chief, Department of Psychiatry

The Inpatient Psychiatry Nocturnist is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care and medical consultation to patients admitted to psychiatry during after-hours shifts at Bellevue Hospital. The Nocturnist will play an essential role in coordinating medical care for patients in the Psychiatry ED and inpatient psychiatry units, working collaboratively with psychiatric attendings, nurse practitioners (NPs), and registered nurses (RNs). This position requires expertise in internal medicine and psychiatric care integration.

Provision of Medical Care: Provide medical care and consultations for psychiatric patients in the inpatient psychiatry service and psychiatric emergency department (Psych ED) at Bellevue Hospital during overnight shifts.

Medical Clearances: Conduct History and Physical exams for psychiatry admissions requiring medical clearance.

After-Hours Consultation: Provide timely consultation for any after-hours medical concerns raised by the psychiatry team.

Communication & Handover: Ensure accurate sign-out of patients and relevant medical information to the day team at the conclusion of shifts.

Ensure all activities are following hospital, departmental, and NYU policies.

Maintain up-to-date credentialing and complete required assessments and health documentation.

Document patient encounters and medical interventions thoroughly in the electronic medical record (EMR), adhering to all accuracy standards.

The Nocturnist will work full-time overnights in one of the following schedules:

Friday – Sunday

Thursday - Saturday

Additionally, there may be opportunities for compensated coverage outside the salaried hours.

Education: Medical degree from an accredited institution.

Training: Completion of training in Internal Medicine at an approved institution.

Skills and Competence: Strong clinical skills to ensure competent performance of specified duties in the psychiatric inpatient setting. Experience and interest in working with mentally ill populations.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Company Name: NYU Langone Health
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