Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Join our team as a Nocturnist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Lubbock, Texas, and lead the way in patient care.

Our mission in Lubbock is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration?

We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

People First in Lubbock

Local Team Collaboration

• At Covenant Medical Center, our well-established team consists of 28 physicians and 8 APPs.
• Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
• We promote a caring environment, value each other’s well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• One year of hospitalist experience is required.
• We accept both ACNPs and PAs.
• ACLS certification is mandatory.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Scheduling

• 7 days on, 7 days off.
• The nocturnist schedule is 7 pm-7 am.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care to a 977-bed facility (241 beds covered by Sound).
• Receive a high volume of transfers from a broad referral area, including a Level IV trauma center and a comprehensive stroke center.
• Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
  
  

Living And Working In Lubbock

• Lubbock is more than just where we work—it’s where we live and experience the heart of West Texas.
• With its lively culture, vibrant arts scene, and strong agricultural heritage, Lubbock offers a unique blend of modern living and traditional Texas charm.
• Whether you’re enjoying a local festival, exploring the outdoors, or connecting with friends and family, Lubbock is a place where you can truly feel at home.
  
  

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Lubbock-Centered Care

• Many team members serve on various committees, including the medical executive, utilization management, quality review, sepsis, and stroke.
• Some providers are preceptors for internal medicine residents from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
• We regularly gather monetary donations to support a local children’s home.
• We handle a significant influx of patients from Eastern New Mexico and rural Texas, collaborating closely with case management to overcome unique socioeconomic challenges and ensure comprehensive care beyond the acute setting.
• We operate as a well-organized team with updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs provided by Sound, all while prioritizing patient well-being and supporting career advancement opportunities within the medical group.
  
  

Rewards And Benefits

• Compensation: Yearly base salary is $150k.
• Robust onboarding process for all APPs.
• Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k with matching contributions.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Professional development opportunities.