Nurse Practitioner

Remedy Behavioral Health•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct medical care to adult patients in skilled nursing facilities and partner healthcare settings. This role focuses on general medical evaluation, chronic disease management, acute condition follow-up, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and facility leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care. This is a part-time, facility-based role with flexible scheduling based on facility needs and provider availability.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing
Active, unrestricted Alabama Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license
Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Family, Adult-Gerontology, or related specialty)
Active DEA registration and Alabama Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), or eligibility to obtain
Clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or facility-based medicine strongly preferred
Must be credentialed or eligible for credentialing with insurance carriers (credentialing support provided)
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple patients across facility settings
Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems
High level of professionalism, accountability, and ethical integrity
Commitment to quality, patient-centered medical care

Responsibilities

Perform medical evaluations and routine follow-up visits for patients in facility-based settings
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable state laws and collaborative agreements
Review labs, diagnostic tests, and medical records to support ongoing patient care
Coordinate care with facility nursing staff, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and facility partners regarding care plans and outcomes
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Adhere to Remedy Healthcare documentation standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in quality assurance, compliance, and performance improvement activities
Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations
Complies with all federal, state, and company policies, including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Maintains active licensure, certifications, and clinical competencies
Completes required orientation, training, and continuing education
Promptly reports any compliance, safety, or ethical concerns to leadership
Cooperates with audits, reviews, and facility requests as needed