Sobre este puesto de Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Independent Contractor en Includedhealth
We're seeking board certified Nurse Practitioners with broad clinical expertise and a passion for improving healthcare access and quality. In this role, you'll deliver virtual comprehensive care to patients of all ages across a wide range of conditions, while working closely with our provider and support teams. This is a great opportunity for a clinician with at least 3 years experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings. Medical malpractice insurance coverage is included.
This role will report to the Urgent Care Manager. Physician supervision will be provided in states that require collaborative agreement.
Currently unable to consider candidates residing in the following states: AL, IN, GA, MN, MS, MO, OK, SC, or TN
Responsibilities:
Conduct age-appropriate history and virtual exams
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of conditions across the lifespan
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
Develop and document treatment plans in a timely, accurate manner
Manage acute, chronic, and mental health conditions for pediatric and adult patients
Request consultation or referral with other health care providers when appropriate
Counsel and educate patients and families on treatment plans
Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based care
Offer scheduling flexibility, including evenings and weekends
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral-level Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, with prior graduation from an accredited nursing school.
Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with maintained Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, in accordance with state requirements
Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC
Active multi-state licensure (5+ licenses preferred)
Minimum 3+ years post-training experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings
Experience providing care to newborns through adult populations
Ability to function within an integrated medical practice
Strong clinical acumen and ability to manage a broad range of conditions
Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills
Proficiency with technology and electronic medical records
Maintain active Medicare status - In good standing with Medicare/Medicaid and not excluded from participation in federal health programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior telemedicine or video-based virtual care experience
Experience with Athena EMR
Scheduling Expectations:
Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time on weekends. Recommend a minimum 25% of prescheduled time after 5p local time zone.
Minimum of 8 scheduled hours required every quarter to stay active as an IH Direct IC.
Prescheduling for higher per visit rates is not guaranteed and will depend on IH business needs.
Set schedule 30 days in advance with potential to join additional ad hoc shifts. Schedules finalized 7 days before the start of the month.
Expectation of 90% schedule adherence.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location.
Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment.
No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required.
Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.
