PRN ED/Hospitalist NP/PA

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics; Guttenberg (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics in Guttenberg, IA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Room/Hospitalist team on a PRN basis. The role spans emergency and inpatient care in a Critical Access Hospital, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered services.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, provide comprehensive medical care, and participate in discharge planning and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an applicable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Iowa ARNP or PA licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS certifications as required by the job description.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Patient Care Unit, including observation and swing bed patients.
• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and injuries within your scope of practice and hospital privileges.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management, and appropriate interventions.
• Manage inpatient admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies, including rapid responses and Code Blue situations.
• Collaborate with nursing, EMS, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and other healthcare professionals.
• Utilize telehealth physician consultation and medical director support when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold patient safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical assessment

Inpatient care

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in NP or PA

Job description

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics | Guttenberg, Iowa

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)

Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare!

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a skilled, confident, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Room/Hospitalist team on a PRN basis.

This unique opportunity offers the ability to practice across both emergency and inpatient settings in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment. Our providers play an essential role in delivering high-quality, personalized care to patients throughout our community.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Patient Care Unit, including observation and swing bed patients.
• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and injuries within your scope of practice and hospital privileges.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management, and appropriate interventions.
• Manage inpatient admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies, including rapid responses and Code Blue situations.
• Collaborate with nursing, EMS, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and other healthcare professionals.
• Utilize telehealth physician consultation and medical director support when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold patient safety and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in an applicable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Iowa ARNP or PA licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS certifications as required by the job description.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and emergency management skills.
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations, from pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

Why Join GMHC?

At GMHC, you'll experience the professional variety and meaningful patient relationships that make rural healthcare rewarding. You'll work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while using your clinical knowledge and judgment to make a direct impact on patient outcomes.