Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)
$28,800–$120,000 year
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive home and virtual health assessments for members across Santa Cruz County, CA, including Point of Care (POC) testing and chronic disease management. Perform evidence-based clinical reviews, document findings compliant with CMS and NCQA guidelines, and communicate recommendations to primary care providers and health plans. Address gaps in care, recognize emergent situations requiring escalation, and maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality while practicing autonomously in a remote clinical environment. Complete all required encounter documentation and adhere to operational policies. Available for a minimum of 25 slots monthly (approx. 37 hours). Compensation ranges from $2,400 to $10,000 per month based on completed assessments.
Required Qualifications
- Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing
- ANCC or AANP board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Family, Adult, Gerontology or Emergency Medicine
- Maintains current CPR certification
- Compliance, prior to hire, with recommended Healthcare Personnel Requirements for vaccinations and preventive testing: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis/Tdap, Varicella, Tuberculosis
- Must be able to effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and Health Plan benefit structures beneficial
- Ability to practice autonomously in a remote clinical environment, including independently conducting patient assessments, formulating evidence-based treatment plans, managing complex chronic conditions, and making sound clinical decisions without direct on-site supervision
- Proficient with computer platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), secure messaging systems, and cloud-based documentation tools
- Must be available for a minimum of 25 slots of availability per month (approximately 37 hours)
- This company utilizes E-Verify
Desired Qualifications
- Home Health exp a plus
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual a plus
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families
- Ability to practice autonomously in a remote clinical environment
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