Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Complex Care Solutions•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

ComplexCare Solutions (CCS), on behalf of SME Medical Delaware, P.A., is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner to conduct home and virtual health assessments for members in Jefferson County, Colorado. CCS provides assessments for health plans nationwide, focusing on member engagement, current health status, gaps in care, potential health risks, care-management opportunities, and improved clinical outcomes. Providers spend up to an hour with members to develop a comprehensive understanding of their needs and support their ability to remain at home and avoid hospitalization. This role requires independent practice in a remote clinical environment. The Nurse Practitioner completes and documents assessments, communicates findings and recommendations to primary care providers and health plans, addresses care gaps, and escalates urgent or emergent concerns as appropriate. Providers must be available for at least 25 slots per month, approximately 37 hours. There is no guarantee of visits or minimum income; earnings vary based on completed assessments, state of residence, and business needs. Potential monthly income is $2,400–$10,000. In-home visits pay $120–$140 depending on state of residence; telehealth assessments, if available, pay $85 per completed assessment. The position is eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, with automatic enrollment at a 3% contribution rate and the option to opt out.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing.
ANCC or AANP board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Family, Adult, Gerontology, or Emergency Medicine.
Current CPR certification.
Before hire, comply with recommended healthcare personnel vaccination and preventive-testing requirements for Hepatitis B, influenza, MMR, Tdap, varicella, and tuberculosis.
Effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and their families.
Ability to multitask.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to practice autonomously in a remote clinical environment, including independently conducting patient assessments, formulating evidence-based treatment plans, managing complex chronic conditions, and making sound clinical decisions without direct on-site supervision.
Proficiency with computer platforms, electronic health records, secure messaging systems, and cloud-based documentation tools.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and health plan benefit structures.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive, accurate, and thorough reviews of assigned members and submit all required encounter documentation on time.
Document pertinent and active medical conditions in the medical record in compliance with CMS/DHHS requirements, company policy, and client requirements.
Support the physician-patient relationship through timely communication and documentation of assessment findings, recommendations, additional service needs, emergency services when necessary, and follow-up needs and timelines to the primary care provider and health plan.
Make general recommendations to help members improve their knowledge of chronic conditions, including information about recommended testing.
Address and close identified disease-specific and preventive care gaps.
Recognize urgent or emergent situations requiring escalation and take appropriate action under company policies, professional judgment, and ethical practice standards.
Perform, document, and communicate results of Point of Care testing.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and mission statement.
Follow confidentiality and HIPAA requirements for data handled and services rendered.
Fulfill other reasonable responsibilities or duties that support the company's operational and financial success.
Uphold separation-of-duties responsibilities for applicable processes and procedures.
Be available for a minimum of 25 slots per month, approximately 37 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.