Pulmonary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care and Pulmonary NP/Physician Assistant)
• Schedule: Full-time, 5–7 days per week
• Compensation: Up to $180,000 annually
• Contract: 1099

Description

Provide comprehensive Acute and Pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings. Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and pulmonary conditions while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. Support proactive care plans aimed at improving outcomes and reducing Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and changes in patient conditions
• Manage complex chronic conditions (COPD, CHF, diabetes, hypertension, respiratory failure)
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs, diagnostic imaging, and clinical studies
• Manage acute exacerbations and identify patients needing higher levels of care
• Conduct pulmonary assessments and manage 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 to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license OR active PA license with NCCPA certification
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) OR Master’s degree (PA) from an accredited program
• CPR BCLS/BLS certified
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment
• Preferred: previous experience with critical care and pulmonology
• Preferred: experience in post-acute care settings

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $180,000
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment