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PRN ED/Hospitalist NP/PA

PublishedPublished: 10/14/2026
Nurse Practitioner

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics | Guttenberg, Iowa

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)
Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare!

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a skilled, confident, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Emergency Room/Hospitalist team on a PRN basis.

This unique opportunity offers the ability to practice across both emergency and inpatient settings in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment. Our providers play an essential role in delivering high-quality, personalized care to patients throughout our community.
What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to patients in the Emergency Department and Patient Care Unit, including observation and swing bed patients.
  • Independently assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and injuries within your scope of practice and hospital privileges.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management, and appropriate interventions.
  • Manage inpatient admissions, daily rounds, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, including rapid responses and Code Blue situations.
  • Collaborate with nursing, EMS, respiratory therapy, laboratory, radiology, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Utilize telehealth physician consultation and medical director support when clinically appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and uphold patient safety and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in an applicable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Current Iowa ARNP or PA licensure.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATLS certifications as required by the job description.
  • Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and emergency management skills.
  • Ability to manage diverse patient populations, from pediatric through geriatric patients.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

Why Join GMHC?

At GMHC, you'll experience the professional variety and meaningful patient relationships that make rural healthcare rewarding. You'll work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while using your clinical knowledge and judgment to make a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Interested in making a difference? Apply today and become part of the GMHC team!

Post-offer fit-for-duty assessment required.

Fields of study

  • Hospitalist