Locums - Home Health - Adult NP or FNP - North Carolina
Job at a glance
Job description
Home Health/Internal Medicine – Nurse Practitioner (FNP or ANP)
Location: Greensboro & Burlington, NC (covering 5 surrounding counties)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 weeks (with potential to extend)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Setting: Combination of Home Health and Telehealth
Position Overview
Seeking a Full-Time NP for a unique blend of home health and telehealth care, focusing on a geriatric patient population. This role includes conducting in-home visits and virtual appointments, providing primary and chronic care management for homebound patients. Ideal for a provider experienced in comprehensive geriatric care, chronic disease management, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
- 6 home visits per day (appointments approx. 45 minutes)
- Up to 8 telehealth patients/day (equipment provided)
- Conduct physical exams, diagnose/manage chronic illnesses, perform advanced care planning
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
- Travel across a defined regional area within 5 counties (scheduling team sets daily route)
- Mix of new and established patients
Requirements
- Board Certified: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- NC License and DEA: Required
- BLS: Must be AHA or Red Cross certified
- Experience:
- 2–3 years in acute care, long-term care, outpatient, or home health required
- Palliative care experience preferred
- EMR: Athena experience preferred (will need to complete training modules if unfamiliar)
- Travel:
- Must have valid driver's license and personal transportation
- Automobile liability insurance required
Credentialing Timeframe
- 1–2 weeks