You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a national after-hours care team. This is a fully remote position focused on delivering telephonic and virtual care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, providing timely medical guidance and support to residents and facility staff in senior living and skilled nursing settings. In this role, you will be a key clinical resource, managing acute concerns, reducing unnecessary hospital transfers, and ensuring continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours clinical support to patients and facility staff via phone and telehealth platforms.
• Assess and manage acute, chronic, and behavioral health concerns in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Coordinate care across care settings, including communication with facilities, hospitals, and outpatient providers.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and document all encounters in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Apply established clinical protocols and guidelines to support safe, effective treatment in place when appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain clinical competency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in at least two states (IA, MO, OH, KS in order of priority, must have at least 2), with willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed.
• Eligibility to obtain prescriptive authority and DEA licensure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient interactions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facilities, senior living, or post-acute care settings (Preferred).
• Strong understanding of geriatric care, chronic disease management, and acute condition evaluation (Preferred).
• Experience with advanced illness care and end-of-life discussions (Preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with interdisciplinary teams (Preferred).
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving care environment (Preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions in adult or geriatric populations.

Skills

• Independent decision-making.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving care environment.

Education

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• National certification (e.g., ANP, FNP, GNP).

Additional Requirements

• This is a fully remote position.
• Comfort with high call volumes and independent decision-making.
• Approximately 24 hours per week with a consistent, set schedule.
• Evening and overnight weekday shifts are required (5pm - 8am).
• Rotating weekend coverage with extended shifts (Friday 5pm to Monday 8am).
• Saturday and Sunday shifts will typically be broken into 12-hour shifts from 6am-6pm.
• Participation in holiday coverage is a team expectation, including two 12-hour holiday shifts per year.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Medix complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Medix also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.