Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Weslaco, TX

• Service Setting: Micro Hospital (Inpatient Unit)

• 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: NP or PA certification required

• DEA: Required

• 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