Deaconess Health System
Nocturnist Hospitalist working from 8pm-8am; responsible for cross cover and admissions.
A total of of 53+ employed Hospitalists in the group.
Program was started 23 years ago.
Shifts are 12 hours
144 shifts/years (full-time), 12 shifts per month, with flexible scheduling
Average number of admissions per night:
- Midtown: 8-12 patients each, plus cross-coverage/codes (two Nocturnists per night at each campus; 8pm-8am )
- Gateway: 10-12 patients each, plus cross-coverage/codes (two Nocturnists per night at each campus; 8pm-8am)
- Henderson: 6-8 patients per night 7pm-7am (1 nocturnist staffed)
Referral base includes ED visits, direct admissions, and regional transfers
Robust subspecialty support
Procedures not required