Hospital Medicine Careers
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)
Plainview, Texas
Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.
In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter—ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.
With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
- Shift: Night
- Travel: No
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist)
Plainview, Texas
Job ID:
JOB-001260
Category:
Hospital Medicine
Transform patient care and community as a Hospital Medicine Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner in Plainview, Texas.
Our mission in Plainview 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? Let’s talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We take pride in our well-established team at Covenant Medical Center of 2 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers (APP), with the support of a clinical performance nurse, a clinical performance associate, and a group coordinator.
- Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
- This is an academic hospital, and we manage the internal medicine residency program.
Qualifications:
- ACNP certification.
- We provide in-house licensing, and credentialing support.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotating schedule.
- As a Nocturnist, you will be working nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Key Responsibilities:
- 2-3 admissions on average per night.
- 10-15 average floor calls.
- Rapids managed by residents.
- Our EMR is EPIC.
Living and working in Lubbock/Plainview, TX:
- 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.
- 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.
- Academic community with the largest branch of Texas Tech.
Rewards and Compensation:
- $155,000 annual salary.
- Full Benefits including CME allowance.
- **ROBUST APP onboarding and training.
Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruiting | snelson@soundphysicians.com | (817) 751-3699
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.
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Collaboration:
You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
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Accountability:
You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
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Trainee
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Specialty Leadership
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Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
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Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
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Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.
Hear from our team
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“Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. They're driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.”
APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer -
“Our team includes physicians and APPs, and we succeed because we work as an integrated, mission‑driven team focused on exceptional bedside care.”
Pamela Roy-Kondepati, DO
Medical Director -
“I love what I do and am willing to go above and beyond for patient care. I truly try to treat patients as if they were family.”
Katie Cranfill, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD -
“My proudest moments are complex cases where I can contribute to improving a patient's outcome.”
Tianna Dampman, PA-C
Hospital Medicine APP LEAD
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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