# Nocturnist Physician - Iowa > Commonwealth Medical Services · Davenport, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-21 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - MercyOne ## Description ### **Nocturnist Physician – Hospital Medicine** ### **Position Summary** The Nocturnist Physician provides overnight inpatient medical care for hospitalized adult patients. This role focuses on admissions, cross-coverage, and management of acute medical issues during nighttime hours. The nocturnist works collaboratively with nursing staff, consulting services, and daytime hospitalist teams to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Provide overnight medical coverage for adult inpatients - Perform new patient admissions, including histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans - Manage acute changes in patient condition and respond to medical emergencies - Provide cross-coverage for existing inpatients, including order management and clinical reassessment - Collaborate with on-call specialists and ancillary services as needed - Participate in rapid response and code situations as required - Communicate pertinent patient information to daytime providers during handoffs - Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record - Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards ### **Schedule & Coverage** - Night shift coverage in an inpatient hospital setting - Schedule may include block nights or rotating coverage - Weekend and holiday coverage may be required ### **Patient Population** - Adult inpatient medical patients - Broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions - Variable acuity depending on facility resources ### **Qualifications** - MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency - Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine - Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state - DEA registration or eligibility - ACLS certification (or ability to obtain) ### **Skills & Competencies** - Strong independent clinical decision-making skills - Ability to manage urgent and high-acuity conditions overnight - Excellent communication and handoff skills - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced inpatient environment - Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care ### **Work Environment** - Acute care hospital setting - Team-based, multidisciplinary care model - High level of autonomy with appropriate specialty support ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/9C36C20F85/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)