Nurse Practitioner/28/HCD114

About the role

Pride Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to high-risk health plan members residing in skilled nursing and senior living settings. As part of an interdisciplinary care team, the APC will conduct assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, support advance care planning, and collaborate with facility staff and healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking a strong work-life balance with no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and no holidays required.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Wake County, North Carolina
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Pay Rate: $70 per hour
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Holiday Requirement: None
• Travel: Local travel between approximately three facility locations during scheduled work hours
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities / Senior Living Communities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for medically complex and high-risk patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, behavioral, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding and risk adjustment documentation.
• Perform medication reviews and support appropriate medication management.
• Identify gaps in care and coordinate interventions to improve quality outcomes.
• Facilitate advanced illness management and advance care planning discussions with patients and caregivers.
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and facility staff regarding disease management and treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, care coordinators, and facility leadership to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, state, federal, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
• Board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).

For Physician Assistants

• Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Additional Requirements

• Active DEA license and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between assigned facilities.
• Ability to perform physical job requirements, including carrying equipment, navigating stairs, standing, sitting, kneeling, and performing patient assessments.
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