Northeast National After-Hours NP-251754

Position: Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

Address: Texas Fully Remote

Schedule: 24 hrs per week. (possibility of option for 36 hrs per week)
• either 6a-6p or 9a-9p every other weekend, and 6p-12a or 6p-6a on weeknights as needed.

Compensation: $66.67

Duration: 1099 Contract (1560 hours approx 9 months)

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a national after-hours care team supporting residents in senior living and skilled nursing settings. This is a fully remote position responsible for delivering telephonic and virtual care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

In this role, you will serve as a key clinical resource, providing timely medical guidance and support to both residents and facility staff. You will play a critical role in managing acute concerns, reducing unnecessary hospital transfers, and ensuring continuity of care outside of standard business hours.

This position requires comfort with high call volumes, independent decision-making, and conducting telehealth evaluations, including assessment of acute changes in condition, falls, and medication-related needs.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide after-hours clinical support to patients and facility staff via phone and telehealth platforms
• Assess and manage acute, chronic, and behavioral health concerns in collaboration with physicians and care teams
• Coordinate care across care settings, including communication with facilities, hospitals, and outpatient providers
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and document all encounters in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory standards
• Apply established clinical protocols and guidelines to support safe, effective treatment in place when appropriate
• Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain clinical competency and compliance

Schedule & Availability
• Approximately 24 hours per week with a consistent, set schedule
• Evening and overnight weekday shifts
• Rotating weekend coverage with extended shifts
• Participation in holiday coverage as part of team expectations

Qualifications

Required:
• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in at least two states, with willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed- (IA MO KS or OH) or (NC and SC) or (NY and PA)
• National certification (e.g., ANP, FNP, GNP)
• Eligibility to obtain prescriptive authority and DEA licensure
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions in adult or geriatric populations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient interactions simultaneously
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation

Preferred:
• Experience working in skilled nursing facilities, senior living, or post-acute care settings
• Strong understanding of geriatric care, chronic disease management, and acute condition evaluation
• Experience with advanced illness care and end-of-life discussions
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with interdisciplinary teams
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving care environment