TeleHealth Nurse Practitioner

The Avante Group•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

KOPA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive healthcare services exclusively through telehealth to patients located in Virginia. This is a 100% virtual role: patient visits, assessments, consultations, and follow-up care are conducted remotely, with no in-person visits, facility travel, or hands-on patient care required. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and manage health conditions, promote preventive care, and support patient well-being while collaborating with facility-based healthcare professionals to coordinate appropriate care. The role also includes clinical team leadership duties, including supervising and mentoring Nurse Practitioners as assigned, supporting quality and professional development, and helping refine telehealth workflows and protocols. The candidate must hold a current, active, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license or equivalent authorization, along with the credentials and prescriptive authority required for the position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening, credentialing, and professional license verification.

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 their families virtually about health conditions, medications, disease prevention, and treatment recommendations.
Monitor patients' overall 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 when in-person evaluation, emergency services, or a higher level of care is needed 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.