TeleHealth Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
KOPA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive healthcare services exclusively through telehealth to patients located in Virginia. All patient visits, assessments, consultations, and follow-up care are conducted virtually; the role does not require in-person visits, on-site services, travel to healthcare facilities, or hands-on patient care. The Nurse Practitioner must maintain the Virginia licensure, credentials, and prescriptive authority required to provide telehealth services to Virginia patients. The role includes assessing patients, diagnosing and managing health conditions, recommending treatment, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, maintaining electronic medical records, and educating patients and families. The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate with facility-based healthcare professionals when in-person assessments or interventions are needed, and will arrange appropriate referrals or escalation when required. The position also includes supervisory and clinical leadership duties, such as mentoring Nurse Practitioners, reviewing documentation, leading virtual meetings, supporting onboarding, monitoring team performance, and helping improve telehealth workflows and protocols. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening, credentialing, and professional license verification requirements.
Requirements
- Current, active, and unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license or equivalent authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia.
- Maintain all applicable Virginia professional credentials, certifications, and prescriptive authority required to perform assigned duties.
- Proven experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of primary care, acute care, and chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of applicable Virginia healthcare regulations, telehealth requirements, and patient privacy standards.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive virtual clinical assessments and make sound clinical decisions within the limitations of telehealth.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, virtual communication systems, and telehealth technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong professional ethics and commitment to patient confidentiality.
- Collaborative approach and positive attitude.
- Patience, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual patient assessments and review medical histories, symptoms, and clinical documentation through telehealth platforms.
- Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory results and imaging studies, as clinically appropriate.
- Diagnose and manage health conditions and illnesses through telehealth consultations.
- Develop and recommend treatment plans for chronic, acute, and infectious diseases within the scope of telehealth practice.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with Virginia laws, applicable federal regulations, and professional scope-of-practice requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records and patient documentation.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, medications, disease prevention, and treatment recommendations through virtual communication.
- Monitor patients’ health and coordinate with on-site healthcare professionals when hands-on assessments, procedures, or interventions are necessary.
- Promote preventive healthcare practices and patient wellness.
- Collaborate virtually with physicians, nursing staff, facility leadership, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Recognize situations requiring in-person evaluation, emergency services, or a higher level of care and coordinate appropriate referrals or escalation.
- Maintain and advance professional knowledge through continuing education, research, and professional development.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Nurse Practitioners, as assigned.
- Review clinical documentation and provide constructive feedback to support quality patient care.
- Lead virtual team meetings and collaborate with clinical leadership.
- Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new Nurse Practitioners.
- Monitor team performance and support ongoing professional development.
- Serve as a liaison between the Nurse Practitioner team and facility leadership.
- Assist in developing and refining telehealth workflows, clinical protocols, and best practices.
- Provide virtual clinical coverage as needed for assigned patients and facilities located within Virginia.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
