NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Inpatient Cardiology/COBS
CHRISTUS Health · Longview, TX
Posted Sep 6, 2026
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
Skills:
Acute Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Hospital, Identify Issues, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
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CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
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
Skills:
Acute Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Hospital, Identify Issues, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
undefined:
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Healthcare Services
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1999
Website:
http://www.christushealth.org/
Additional Details
- City
- Longview
- State
- Texas
- Country
- US
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