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

We accept NP certifications from:

• 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

Are You Interested?