Nurse Practitioner – Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Per Diem

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +22 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive remote virtual management of serious illness care for patients and their families throughout Chapters Health System’s continuum of services.

• Collaborate with medical personnel and interdisciplinary team members to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

• Conduct virtual evaluations of the needs of patients, families, and caregivers.

• Identify, manage, prescribe, and order necessary medications and equipment.

• Modify and support care plans in alignment with established policies, procedures, and nursing practice regulations.

• Evaluate the capabilities of caregivers and offer education and support as needed.

• Address clinical inquiries and process orders and prescriptions.

• Maintain access to electronic medical records, e-prescribing platforms, and other essential applications.

• Promptly document all interactions in the electronic medical record system.

• Communicate and coordinate with primary care teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.

• Assist in discharge planning, including medications, orders, and instructions.

• Engage in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, medical record assessments, and peer reviews.

• Keep up-to-date with current knowledge in hospice and palliative care, along with ongoing education.

• Obtain and maintain necessary hospital/facility credentials as required.

• Take part in departmental, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team functions.

• Provide education to patients, families, and staff.

• Ensure coverage and availability as required.

• Achieve productivity benchmarks and apply telemedicine billing procedures as appropriate.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent clinical experience.

• Significant experience in hospice, palliative care, and/or acute inpatient settings.

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Program.

• National certification, licensure, and authority to prescribe for advanced nursing practice in the home state and any additional required states.

• Required licenses must be submitted within 60 days of hire or notification.

• Basic Life Support certification from an approved organization.

• Compact RN license in the home state by the date of hire.

• Availability to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Proficiency in patient health information systems, computer telephony systems, and organizational applications.

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to maintain a HIPAA-compliant work environment and dependable high-speed internet with a hardwired backup.

• Comfort in working with terminally ill patients and highly emotional patients and families.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote virtual work opportunities.

• Continuing education as required for licensure and specialized expertise.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• HIPAA-compliant work environment with approved devices and applications.