Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (Post-Acute Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (post-acute care)
• Setting: Post-acute and skilled nursing facilities
• Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week
• Compensation: $600 per day (1099 contract)
• Locations: Johnson City and Roan Mountain, TN

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care for patients in post-acute care settings. You will conduct pulmonary assessments, evaluate and manage respiratory conditions (including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure), and develop individualized treatment plans. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and facility staff, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments for post-acute patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)
• Develop 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
• 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 from an accredited NP program OR Master’s Degree from an accredited PA program
• CPR certified
• BLS certified
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $600/day
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain consistent patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink with clinical oversight
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• 1099 contract