CHRISTUS Health
NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Inpatient Cardiology/COBS
Opportunity
Job Description
Qualifications at a Glance
Licenses
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Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant license
Certifications
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AANP
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ANCC
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NCCPA
Preferred
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Previous inpatient cardiology experience
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Previous hospital medicine experience
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Previous critical care experience
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Previous acute care experience
We are seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Cardiology team in Longview, TX. This position provides overnight coverage for hospitalized cardiology patients, working collaboratively with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have previous inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, or acute care experience and be comfortable managing medically complex patients during overnight hours.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
- Perform overnight admissions, consultations, and follow-up evaluations
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists on patient management and treatment plans
- Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostic testing
- Respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely clinical interventions
- Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge recommendations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Required Qualifications
- Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, or acute care experience
Schedule
- PRN (as needed)
- Night shifts
- Competitive compensation based on experience
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