Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Independent Contractor

Responsibilities:

Conduct age-appropriate history and virtual exams

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of conditions across the lifespan

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed

Develop and document treatment plans in a timely, accurate manner

Manage acute, chronic, and mental health conditions for pediatric and adult patients

Request consultation or referral with other health care providers when appropriate

Counsel and educate patients and families on treatment plans

Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based care

Offer scheduling flexibility, including evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral-level Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, with prior graduation from an accredited nursing school.

Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with maintained Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, in accordance with state requirements

Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC

Active multi-state licensure (5+ licenses preferred)

Minimum 3+ years post-training experience in high-volume Urgent Care or Primary Care settings

Experience providing care to newborns through adult populations

Ability to function within an integrated medical practice

Strong clinical acumen and ability to manage a broad range of conditions

Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills

Proficiency with technology and electronic medical records

Maintain active Medicare status - In good standing with Medicare/Medicaid and not excluded from participation in federal health programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior telemedicine or video-based virtual care experience

Experience with Athena EMR

Scheduling Expectations:

Recommend a minimum of 25% of prescheduled time on weekends. Recommend a minimum 25% of prescheduled time after 5p local time zone.

Minimum of 8 scheduled hours required every quarter to stay active as an IH Direct IC.

Prescheduling for higher per visit rates is not guaranteed and will depend on IH business needs.

Set schedule 30 days in advance with potential to join additional ad hoc shifts. Schedules finalized 7 days before the start of the month.

Expectation of 90% schedule adherence.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location.

Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods.

Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment.

No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required.

Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.