Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerner, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Medical Conditions, Medical Records, Nurse Practitioner, Office Equipment, On Call, Patient Care, Pulmonary Disease, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Weslaco, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Average census of 6 patients
• Admissions: Included
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: General inpatient cases including seizures, respiratory conditions, and gastrointestinal cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 8 inpatient beds
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Physician on-call backup
• Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary care team
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General inpatient management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active TX license required
• Board: AGACNP/ACNP certification required
• DEA: Required with TX address
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Inpatient experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable in micro-hospital setting
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient rounding and patient management
• Evaluate and manage acute medical conditions
• Collaborate with supervising physician and care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR