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
