Pulmonology NP - Daytime, Travel-Ready, Dual License

Alteas Health; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Clinical mentorship

Job summary

Alteas Health in the Alton area is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialty Pulmonology care in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute settings, collaborating with physicians and care teams to improve outcomes for medically complex patients.

The role involves daily travel within IL and MO, with a 5-day, Monday–Friday schedule, and no regular weekends or on-call duties. Dual licensure in IL and MO is required, along with BLS, EMR experience, and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the applicable state(s).
• Current national certification appropriate to licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum six (6) months of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel daily throughout an assigned territory.
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and episodic pulmonary conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based clinical practice.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, pharmacy, social services, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Round at assigned Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute Care facilities.
• Build strong relationships with facility leadership and clinical teams.
• Represent Alteas Health with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

National certification

BLS certification

Clinical NP experience

Driver's license

Ability to travel

EMR experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Alteas Health in the Alton area is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver specialty Pulmonology care in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Post-Acute settings, collaborating with physicians and care teams to improve outcomes for medically complex patients.

The role involves daily travel within IL and MO, with a 5-day, Monday–Friday schedule, and no regular weekends or on-call duties. Dual licensure in IL and MO is required, along with BLS, EMR experience, and strong clinical judgment.