Virtual Emergency Nurse Practitioner & Primary Care Leader

Upward Health, Inc.; California City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upward Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care largely via our Facilitated Virtual Care platform, with periodic in-person visits to support transitions of care and annual wellness visits.

The role requires multi-state NP license, 5+ years as provider (3+ in primary care), valid driver's license, and willingness to travel as needed. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care across home-based settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a provider, with a minimum of 3 years in a primary care, or related, 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.
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid populations, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient or home care settings.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and supporting vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Excellent written, computer, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate efficiently and proactively with the clinical team.
• Dedication to health equity and transforming care for patients in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Triage, diagnose, and treat patients in person or via our virtual care platform.
• Serve as a day-to-day clinical leader, providing decision support and 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 and document accurate and thorough risk assessments for the purpose of accurate documentation of condition(s).
• Support the care team with decision making and leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Multistate license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Upward Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care largely via our Facilitated Virtual Care platform, with periodic in-person visits to support transitions of care and annual wellness visits.

The role requires multi-state NP license, 5+ years as provider (3+ in primary care), valid driver's license, and willingness to travel as needed. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care across home-based settings.