Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Part-time, 2–3 days per week
• Contract: 1099
• Pay: Up to $70,000 (2 days/week) or up to $110,000 (3 days/week)

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care in post-acute care settings, working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. You will assess pulmonary conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and facility staff, and maintain timely EMR documentation. The role includes support to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Support initiatives focused on reducing hospitalizations and RTH events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license
• NCCPA certification required (if PA)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• CPR and BCLS/BLS certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment
• Pulmonology experience preferred
• Post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (up to $70,000 for 2 days/week; up to $110,000 for 3 days/week)
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload
• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment