Remote After-Hours Nurse Practitioner- Part time

Telehealth | Geriatric & Post-Acute Care | Part-Time 24 hours/week

Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a fully remote opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults? We are seeking experienced NPs to join a growing national after-hours care team providing telephonic and virtual support to residents in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities.

This role is ideal for providers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy independent clinical decision-making, and have experience managing acute and chronic conditions in geriatric populations.

Position Highlights

• Fully remote/work-from-home position
• Part-time (24 hours/week) opportunities available
• Consistent, set schedule
• Competitive pay: $66.67/hour
• Meaningful patient interactions with a focus on improving outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations
• Collaborative support from nurses, facility staff, and physician teams

Schedule

Coverage is provided during evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Part-Time Schedule

• 24 hours per week
• Typically 3 shifts per week

Coverage Expectations

• Weeknight coverage between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM
• Every other weekend coverage
• Weekend shifts are generally structured as 12-hour shifts
• Holiday participation required
• Two holiday shifts annually

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours clinical support via telephone and telehealth platforms
• Assess and manage acute changes in condition, falls, medication concerns, and chronic disease exacerbations
• Evaluate patients remotely and determine appropriate treatment plans and next steps
• Collaborate with nursing staff, facility personnel, physicians, hospitals, and other care providers
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances when clinically appropriate
• Support treatment-in-place initiatives to help avoid unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly within the electronic medical record
• Follow established clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• National certification as FNP, ANP, or GNP
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licenses meeting one of the following regional requirements:

Northeast

• Pennsylvania and New York

Southeast

• North Carolina and South Carolina

Midwest

• Any combination of two or more of the following:
  • Iowa
  • Missouri
  • Kansas
  • Ohio
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Minimum 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation

Preferred Experience

• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience
• Long-term care or senior living experience
• Geriatric medicine
• Urgent care
• Emergency medicine
• Post-acute care
• Chronic disease management
• Advanced illness and end-of-life care discussions
• Telehealth experience

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a clinician who is:

• Comfortable managing multiple patient interactions simultaneously
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
• An excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident making independent clinical decisions
• Passionate about improving care for older adults

If you're seeking a flexible remote opportunity where your clinical expertise can directly improve patient outcomes during critical after-hours periods, we encourage you to apply.