Nurse Practitioner

HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner – The Judge Group - Peoria, Illinois The Judge Group is hiring Nurse Practitioners to perform in‑home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This role is ideal for NPs who value autonomy, patient education, and community‑based care. Accepted Board Certifications AANP ANCC Accepted NP Specialties Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP Adult NP Family NP Gerontology NP AGACNP (Acute Care accepted only in specific states) Acute Care NP Eligibility Acute Care–only NPs are approved only in: AK, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, ND, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY. Schedule & Hours HouseCalls hours: Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm Weekend availability is acceptable. Documentation Requirements Charts: Complete & sync within 48 hours Collaborative reviews: Due upon receipt (3‑day leniency) Discrepancies: Due upon receipt (7‑day leniency) Addendums: Due upon receipt (7‑day leniency) Items Required for Final Approval Resume Completed attestation form Active, unencumbered NP license AANP or ANCC certification + specialty Verified home address (for equipment shipment) Active BLS/CPR NPI number Confirmed training date Role Expectations All pre‑requisites must be completed by the Monday before training Training date cannot be changed once selected Complete mock assessments & modules within 7 days of orientation Must pass background, drug screen, and TB test Must call members the day before each visit (unpaid) Assessments may be returned for corrections Maintain 6 weeks of availability in the scheduling portal Paid per assessment (no mileage reimbursement) Visit Environment You may encounter rural, urban, apartments, trailer parks, group homes, outdoor settings. Smoking, pets, farm animals. Hoarding, pests, mold. Safety Measures High‑risk areas monitored with limited hours Optional safety apps Geo‑fencing “Do Not Visit” designations reviewed with leadership Driving Conditions Varying drive times Gravel, dirt, toll roads, construction Weather‑related travel Parking challenges Reliable transportation required Job Responsibilities Conduct 45–90 minute in‑home assessments Review medical history, ROS, medications, depression screening Perform physical exams (monofilament, urine dipstick, foot exam as appropriate) Identify diagnoses and care gaps Provide patient education Maintain HIPAA compliance Document electronically during/after visits Qualifications Active NP license + national certification (AANP or ANCC) Minimum 1 year NP clinical experience Family, Adult, or Gerontology certification Experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, or endocrinology preferred Home visit experience a plus Strong communication, organization, and EMR skills Ability to lift 30‑lb equipment bag and navigate varied home environments #J-18808-Ljbffr