Nurse Practitioner 100% Virtual, CareBridge
Elevance Health · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Advance Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner at CareBridge Health collaborates with company physicians, the patient’s other physicians and providers, and family members to develop complex plans of care aligned with the patient’s health status, goals, and values. The role provides both clinical and non‑clinical support to patients receiving home and community‑based services.
Responsibilities
- Provides urgent health care via telephone and tele‑video modalities to patients enrolled in state Medicaid programs, dual‑eligible members, and other assigned memberships.
- Develops and implements clinical plans of care for adult patients with chronic and complex conditions, including co‑morbid medical and mental health diagnoses.
- Gathers history, performs physical examinations, orders diagnostics as needed, and creates treatment plans based on patient goals and current conditions.
- Identifies and closes gaps in care, addressing both physical and psychosocial needs with input from an interdisciplinary team.
- Educates patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet, nutrition, adherence, and crisis prevention.
- Maintains ongoing communication with clinical team members and other medical providers to coordinate optimal care and resources in a timely manner, consistent with state regulations and company policies.
- Documents patient encounters and maintains medical records in accordance with state regulations and company standards.
- Participates in continuing education as required by state and certifying bodies.
- Prescribes medication within the scope of state prescribing authority.
Minimum Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Active national Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Valid, current, unrestricted Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner license in Texas, Iowa, or Kansas.
- Valid, current, active RN Compact license.
- At least 2 years of experience managing complex care cases.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experience
- Possession of DEA registration or eligibility.
- Active Medicaid provider number.
- Experience managing complex care cases for individuals with developmental disabilities and chronically ill patients.
Benefits
- Merit increases
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Incentive bonus programs (where applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Financial education resources
Pay
Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST with rotating on‑call duties. Training schedule will vary from the regular work shift.
Location
Virtual full‑time role with required in‑person training sessions. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the posting location(s) unless an accommodation is required by law.