Nurse Practitioner

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume medical responsibility for an assigned small panel of patients in collaboration with care team; provide clinical services focused on patient level interventions and system level interventions (both medical and kidney-focused).
• Complete history and physical exams and order laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Educate patients about medication usage and side effects, and prescribe medications permitted by state prescribing authorities.
• Identify and manage patients’ medical conditions and obstacles to care.
• Participate in frequent care team huddles.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Order diagnostic and laboratory tests and evaluate test results.
• Determine the need for consultation from medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric specialties.
• Facilitate care across a variety of settings, including emergency department, hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, hospice, and/or community-based organizations as appropriate.
• Perform structured assessments and develop and implement comprehensive care plans for the patient panel.
• Be available for after-hours telephonic support as needed.
• Document all medical encounters accurately within one to two business days.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines of care to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all patients’ sensitive information.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the applicable state of practice (Arizona or Florida).
• Must meet Duo Health clinician credentialing requirements, including successful completion of a background check.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record required; must be able to travel to patient homes.
• Self-motivated and able to perform work in accordance with defined operating procedures.
• Able to develop and maintain inclusive and equitable relationships with patients, caregivers and staff.
• Experience working with community resources from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with patients and care teams both telephonically and in-person.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Malpractice insurance fully covered
• 4 weeks PTO + 12 Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• CME and licensure reimbursement
• Access to free wellness and personal development courses

A Mission-Driven Workplace

Join a patient-centered team committed to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity through innovative, relationship-based care, within a positive, collaborative culture that values our people. We offer competitive benefits and actively invest in employee growth, development, and overall well-being.