JOB OVERVIEW
  

  

    
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner

    
• Specialty: NP - Other

    
• Job Type: Locum Tenens

    
• Location: Lufkin, Texas

    
• Facility: Woodland Heights Medical Center

    
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums

    
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing

    
• Shift Schedule: NPPA shifts: 9a-9p, 1p-1a (Tues-Sun); 9a-9p, 1p-1a, 12p-10p (Mon)

    
• Hours Per Shift:

    
• Shifts Per Week:

    
• Number of Positions: 2

    
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage

    
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

  

  PATIENT INFORMATION
  

  

    
• Average Daily Volume: 78 patients per day

    
• Case Mix: Emergency medicine, fast track

  

  FACILITY INFORMATION
  

  

    
• No. of Beds in Department: 12 ED beds and fast track beds

    
• EMR System: Medhost

    
• Specialty Backup Available: 24-hour physician coverage

  

  PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  

  

    
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

    
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

    
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

  

  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  

  

    
• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS accepted); for FNP: ANCC or AANP

    
• Licenses: Active Texas license required

    
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS required

    
• Experience: Residency completion required

  

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  

  

    
• Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients in the ED and fast track.

    
• Perform medical evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment under supervision of attending physicians.

    
• Manage patient volume of approximately 78 patients per day with support of 24/7 physician coverage.

    
• Participate in shift coverage including 9a-9p, 1p-1a, 12p-10p as scheduled.

    
• Collaborate with MDs, APPs, and nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.

  

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