Nurse Practitioner

The Judge Group; Cricket (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is hiring Nurse Practitioners to perform in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members in Wilkes County, North Carolina. This role emphasizes autonomy, patient education, and community-based care within a home‑visit setting.

Qualified NPs hold an active license with AANP or ANCC certification and possess at least 1 year of NP experience, with a preference for family, adult, or gerontology specializations. Travel and scheduling expectations are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Active NP license and national certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Minimum 1 year NP clinical experience
• Family, Adult, or Gerontology certification
• Home visit experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct 45–90 minute in-home assessments
• Review medical history, ROS, medications, depression screening
• Perform physical exams (foot exam, monofilament, urine dipstick as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses and care gaps
• Provide patient education
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Document electronically during/after visits

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

EMR proficiency

Job description

HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner – The Judge Group – Wilkes County, North Carolina

Overview

The Judge Group is hiring Nurse Practitioners to perform in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This role is ideal for NPs who value autonomy, patient education, and community‑based care.

Accepted Board Certifications

• AANP
• ANCC

Accepted NP Specialties

• Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Adult NP
• Family NP
• Gerontology NP
• AGACNP (Acute Care accepted only in specific states)

Acute Care NP Eligibility

• Acute Care–only NPs are approved only in: AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, ND, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY

Schedule & Hours

• HouseCalls hours: Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm
• Weekend availability is acceptable.

Documentation Requirements

• Charts: Complete & sync within 48 hours
• Collaborative reviews: Due upon receipt (3‑day leniency)
• Discrepancies: Due upon receipt (7‑day leniency)
• Addendums: Due upon receipt (7‑day leniency)

Items Required for Final Approval

• Resume
• Completed attestation form
• Active, unencumbered NP license
• AANP or ANCC certification + specialty
• Verified home address (for equipment shipment)
• Active BLS/CPR
• NPI number
• Confirmed training date

Role Expectations

• All pre‑requisites must be completed by the Monday before training
• Training date cannot be changed once selected
• Complete mock assessments & modules within 7 days of orientation
• Must pass background, drug screen, and TB test
• Must call members the day before each visit (unpaid)
• Assessments may be returned for corrections
• Maintain 6 weeks of availability in the scheduling portal
• Paid per assessment (no mileage reimbursement)

Visit Environment

• Rural, urban, apartments, trailer parks, group homes, outdoor settings
• Smoking, pets, farm animals
• Hoarding, pests, mold

Safety Measures

• High‑risk areas monitored with limited hours
• Optional safety apps
• Geo‑fencing
• "Do Not Visit" designations reviewed with leadership

Driving Conditions

• Varying drive times
• Gravel, dirt, toll roads, construction
• Weather‑related travel
• Parking challenges
• Reliable transportation required

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct 45–90 minute in‑home assessments
• Review medical history, ROS, medications, depression screening
• Perform physical exams (monofilament, urine dipstick, foot exam as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses and care gaps
• Provide patient education
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Document electronically during/after visits

Qualifications

• Active NP license + national certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Minimum 1 year NP clinical experience
• Family, Adult, or Gerontology certification
• Experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, or endocrinology preferred
• Home visit experience a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and EMR skills
• Ability to lift 30‑lb equipment bag and navigate varied home environments