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Nest Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement $3,000/year

401(k) retirement plan

Disability benefits

CME stipend $2,500/year

Vehicle expense reimbursement

Parental leave

PTO for Prenatal Care & Backup Childc

Job summary

Nest Health in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide whole-family primary, acute, and behavioral health care in home and virtual settings. You will lead care for pediatric and adult patients within an interdisciplinary team, advancing Nest’s value‑based care model.

Responsibilities include managing a panel of families, performing assessments, ordering tests, counseling on medications, and participating in daily team huddles.

Qualifications

• Completion of NP/PA accredited program and NC license required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with pediatric and adult patients.
• Experience in behavioral health and home-based care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, acute, and behavioral health care in home and via virtual visits.
• Collaborate with MDs, therapists, dietitians, and care teammates.
• Order tests, prescribe meds, and educate families on conditions.

Skills

Clinical experience

Pediatrics

Adult care

Behavioral health

Team leadership

CPR/BLS

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant accredited program

Active North Carolina medical license

Job description

Who is Nest Health?

As the first value-based care provider built for families, Nest is on a mission to make comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Founded in 2022 by Former Secretary of Health of Louisiana and practicing OB‑GYN, Dr. Rebekah Gee, and Rebecca Kavoussi, Nest is the first‑of‑its‑kind family‑based, in‑home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same‑and‑next‑day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets. Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

Who is Nest Health?

As the first value-based care provider built for families, Nest is on a mission to make comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Founded in 2022 by Former Secretary of Health of Louisiana and practicing OB‑GYN, Dr. Rebekah Gee, and Rebecca Kavoussi, Nest is the first‑of‑its‑kind family‑based, in‑home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same‑and‑next‑day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets. Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

What does it mean to be a part of a startup?

Working at a healthcare startup can be a unique experience with a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment that can involve varied workloads, quick changes, and high expectations. Taking a position at a Healthcare startup allows for the opportunity to be high impact in disrupting the US healthcare system. You will have the chance to be creative, solution oriented, and have your voice heard! You will need to be flexible, accountable, and self‑sufficient, and you might take on multiple roles. Here are some things you can expect:

• Role Breadth- Your role may be less defined than in other settings, with the need to wear multiple hats & juggle various responsibilities
• Learning opportunities- you will have the opportunity, at times, to function outside of your standard position and learn about new roles & areas
• Fast Paced- Startups often must move faster than traditional large companies. This means you may be asked to cope with or advise on quick changes regarding systems or processes
• Autonomy- You will need to be highly autonomous, as there is less structure and learning and development than at large orgs. This requires you to be able to learn asynchronously, as well as raise your hand when help is needed, or gaps are identified
• Collaboration- With so many opportunities to build processes and improve how we deliver care to our patients, we rely heavily on one-another to communicate changes effectively to ensure seamless support across functions. This often requires this individual to give and receive feedback frequently and communicate challenges or opportunities effectively.

What is the purpose of this role?

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Nest Health is designed to improve health outcomes for underserved families through culturally congruent, longitudinal care that integrates physical, behavioral, and social health. Operating within an interdisciplinary team, the NP/PA plays a vital role in advancing Nest’s mission to make comprehensive, value- based radically accessible to America’s highest-risk populations. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is the primary care provider, providing whole-family primary, acute, chronic, and pediatric care to adult and pediatric family members in the home setting. The NP or PA is both a health practitioner and an educator, delivering care in a culturally congruent, non-judgmental manner and collaborating closely a clinical team comprised of physicians, behavioral health counselors, registered dieticians, and the partnership of a medical assistant upskilled to help support social services navigation when conducting care in the homes.

What will you do?

• Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination in the home setting and virtual care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS)
• Practice with the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, dieticians, and medical assistants
• Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources.
• Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals as part of member’s NAP (Nest Action Plan)
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications.
• Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests
• Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services.
• Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including explaining program details to potential families.

What do you bring to the Nest?

• Completion of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina is required
• Experience (at least 2 years) providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc.
• Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Available to work a full-time, Four/Ten work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Maintains current CPR certification (BLS)
• Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
• Please note, this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19.

Nest understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply.

What is required (travel & physical requirements)?

• This is a mobile job that will be providing service in family homes
• Travel between work locations throughout Louisiana, including current and future service areas, may be required in emergent situations based on business needs
• Must have a driver’s license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance, and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

What does Nest bring to the table?

• Family- centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets
• Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare
• Receive reimbursement for work- related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
• Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses.
• Receive employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working
• Enrollment in 401 (k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options
• Eligibility to receive an additional $500 stipend upon successful completion of credentialing requirements
• Eligibility to receive a yearly $2,500 stipend to cover the cost of fulfilling your CME credits.

Why choose Nest Health?

Nest and its leaders have won multiple awards including Rock Health's Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, New Orleans City Business Power 50, and CB Insights Digital 150. Additionally, Nest has become a prominent thought and brand leader garnering national attention from outlets such as 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios , and others. More recently, they were recognized on Inc.'s Female Founder 500 List for 2025.

Learn more about us at https://www.nesthealth.com/.

To learn more about the Nest care model, watch this video, by the award- winning HBO Katrina Babies filmmaker Edward Buckles, JR.

Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.