Role Description
Our Nurse Practitioners conduct comprehensive assessments of patients via telehealth. The assessments include medical and social history, in addition to a visual and limited physical examination. They must utilize strong clinical decision-making skills which display a solid knowledge of disease pathophysiology and pharmacology; as a clinician they will effectively manage acute conditions of post-acute patients including new admissions stabilizations. Availability to work on Saturdays between 12:00pm CT and 9:00pm CT is required, though shifts may cover only a portion of those hours.
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Conduct virtual patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
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Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
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Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
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Utilize telehealth technology effectively to deliver high-quality care.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
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Adhere to clinical guidelines, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
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Participate in educational programs that increase clinical knowledge base and skill set and demonstrate accountability for professional practices.
Qualifications
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Masterβs or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
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Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license free of disciplinary action; approved specialties: FNP, ACNP, ANP, AGNP (not all-inclusive).
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Current AANP or ANCC Certification.
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Current CRNP License.
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Current NCCPA Certification.
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Current BLS Certification.
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Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Minimum of 3 years of advanced practice provider experience within a post-acute care/skilled nursing care preferred.
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Experience in telehealth or remote patient care is preferred.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Proficiency with telehealth technology and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
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High level of general proficiency with computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
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Availability for occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Requirements
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Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
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The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
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Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
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Work will be performed in a home office setting.
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Must maintain a HIPAA compliant dedicated space in the home office setting to complete documentation and to conduct telehealth visits. This space must provide privacy to protect PHI/PII and provide a professional backdrop for video conferencing.
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Access to Wi-Fi is required.