Remote Nurse Practitioner: Virtual Primary Care Leader

Sacbar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Upward Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care through our Facilitated Virtual Care platform. The role focuses on virtual care with periodic in-person visits to support transitions of care, annual wellness visits, and management of complex chronic conditions.

The NP will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care in patients' homes, and partner with PCPs and specialists to improve outcomes while supporting after-hours coverage and health

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a provider, with a minimum of 3 years in a primary care setting.
• Multi-state Advanced Nursing License or willingness to obtain.
• A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, though responsibilities are primarily performed virtually.
• Experience in urgent/emergent care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage, diagnose, and treat patients in person or via our virtual care platform.
• Serve as a day-to-day clinical leader, directing the multidisciplinary team under the guidance of the Medical Director.
• Conduct primary care, urgent visits, and annual wellness exams, ensuring all appropriate screening tests and quality measures are addressed.
• Refer patients appropriately for behavioral health and specialty services.
• Coordinate care transitions to prevent hospital readmissions by collaborating with PCPs, hospitalists, and SNF providers.
• Participate in the on-call provider schedule to support the 24/7 patient hotline, requiring after-hours and weekend availability on a rotating and recurring basis.
• Foster a collaborative working environment with all members of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to daily huddles, team meetings, and patient discussions.
• Monitor and respond to remote patient data collected through monitoring devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Multi-state Advanced Nursing License

Job description

Upward Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care through our Facilitated Virtual Care platform. The role focuses on virtual care with periodic in-person visits to support transitions of care, annual wellness visits, and management of complex chronic conditions.

The NP will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care in patients' homes, and partner with PCPs and specialists to improve outcomes while supporting after-hours coverage and health