NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Inpatient Cardiology/COBS

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Inpatient Cardiology team for overnight coverage. You will manage admitted cardiology patients, collaborate with cardiology colleagues, and perform admissions, consultations, and follow-ups.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas NP/PA license with board certification and inpatient cardiovascular experience, and are comfortable with night shifts in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current Texas NP or PA license.
• Board certification in relevant Nursing or Physician Assistant field.
• Inpatient cardiology or critical care experience preferred.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and adapt to hospital routines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform overnight admissions, consultations, and follow-up evaluations.
• Collaborate with cardiologists on patient management and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, EKGs and other diagnostics.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely interventions.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Cardiology assessment

Patient management

Team collaboration

Independent practice

Education

Texas NP/PA license

Board certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA)

Tools

EMR (EPIC)

Job description

Description

Job Summary

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Previous inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, critical care, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Schedule & Compensation

• PRN (as needed)
• Night shifts
• Competitive compensation based on experience