Emergency Medicine NP Opportunity Modern ED 31K+ Volume Collaborative Team

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Emergency Medicine

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Location: Michigan City, Indiana

Position Type: Full-Time

Position & Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Michigan City is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join a collaborative, high-functioning Emergency Department. This role is ideal for providers who excel in a fast-paced, team-based environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered emergency care.

The Emergency Department averages approximately 85 patient encounters per day and operates with strong physician support and efficient clinical workflows.

Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual ED Volume: ~31,000–33,000 visits
• ED Beds: 23
  • Coverage Model:36 hours/day physician coverage
  • 24 hours/day NP/PA coverage
  • NP/PA Shifts:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM (subject to change)
• EMR: Epic
• Facility: Opened in 2018 with modern design and advanced technology

Facility Overview

Franciscan Health Michigan City is a state-of-the-art community hospital offering:

• 123 private inpatient beds
• Advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty services
• A culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient-first care

Providers benefit from strong physician leadership, specialty backup, and streamlined processes that support efficient and effective emergency care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Perform medical procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to patient flow and throughput in a high-volume setting

Candidate Qualifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification required
• Active or eligible Indiana license
• ATLS and ACLS certifications required
• Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Ability to manage a broad spectrum of acute and emergent conditions
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-based environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Top Reasons to Apply

• High-acuity Emergency Department with consistent patient volume
• Collaborative physician and APP care model
• Modern facility with advanced technology and Epic EMR
• Strong specialty support and efficient workflows
• Predictable shift structure with scheduling flexibility
• Opportunity to practice at the top of your license

Discover Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City offers a unique blend of lakeside living and metropolitan access:

• Located along the shores of Lake Michigan
• Near Indiana Dunes National Park
• Vibrant local community with dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation
• Approximately 50 miles from downtown Chicago

This location provides an excellent balance of lifestyle, affordability, and access to a major metropolitan area.

Why Choose SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we empower clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional care.

We provide the infrastructure, leadership, and clinical support necessary to enable our providers to practice efficiently while maintaining work-life balance.

Together, we heal.