Inpatient NP or PA, Per Diem in Richmond, TX

Per Diem Inpatient Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for GI consults, admissions, and follow-up encounters at the hospital.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute GI bleeding, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease flares, bowel obstruction, and other urgent GI presentations.
• Develop, implement, and adjust evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising gastroenterologist and hospital teams.
• Counsel patient and family on health and disease.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic relevant to GI and hepatology conditions.
• Document encounters, order, and care plans clearly and efficiently in the electronic medical record, ensuring accurate handoffs and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, procedures, medications, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up needs, supporting safe transition of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives related to GI.

• Per-Diem - 4 to 8 shifts a month - all day shifts

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• Current Texas State NP or PA license with eligibility for hospital privileges.
• For NPs Acute Care Certification is required.
• BLS and ACLS is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative practice model, manage multiple priorities in a high acuity environment, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Gastrointestinal experience preferred.