TeleHealth Nurse Practitioner

The Avante Group•Danville, 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. All patient visits, assessments, consultations, and follow-up care are conducted virtually. The role does not require in-person patient visits, on-site healthcare services, travel to healthcare facilities, or hands-on patient care. When in-person examinations, procedures, or interventions are needed, the Nurse Practitioner coordinates with appropriate on-site healthcare professionals. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and manages health conditions, promotes preventive care, and supports patients’ health and well-being through virtual services. The position collaborates with facility-based healthcare professionals to coordinate timely care. It also includes supervisory and clinical leadership duties, such as mentoring Nurse Practitioners, reviewing documentation, supporting staff development, leading virtual meetings, and refining telehealth workflows and protocols. The provider must maintain an active, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license or equivalent authorization, together with the professional credentials and prescriptive authority required for the role. Employment is contingent upon successful 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 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 when a patient needs 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.