Nurse Practitioner - National After-Hours Team - part time - NY Licensed
Curana Health · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $95,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Provide virtual after-hours care to seniors.
- Manage high call volumes and telehealth visits.
- Assess acute, chronic, and behavioral health needs.
- Document patient encounters in EMR.
- Work remotely with flexible scheduling options.
About the role
About Curana Health
At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
Summary of the Nurse Practitioner - National After-Hours Team
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
At Curana Health, we are committed to supporting the health, dignity, and comfort of residents in senior living communities. Our National After-Hours Call Team plays a vital role by providing compassionate telephonic care and clinical direction during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—ensuring that residents receive timely, high-quality support without unnecessary transfers.
In this work-from-home role, you’ll deliver after-hours care virtually (primarily by phone) to aging residents across multiple states. This position offers both autonomy and purpose—you’ll be the trusted voice and clinical partner helping residents and facility staff during critical times, making an immediate impact in the lives of older adults.
In this position the provider must be comfortable managing high call volumes and performing at least 30% telehealth visits, including evaluation of acute changes, falls, and controlled substance visits. Providers must be able to manage multiple calls independently while providing care across several states.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the first line of support for residents and facility staff after-hours, providing direction and medical care over the phone.
- Use Curana’s telephonic platform to take and place calls, coordinating care between facilities, hospitals, and clinics.
- Deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to patients—addressing acute, chronic, and behavioral health needs in collaboration with physicians and specialty providers.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and document encounters accurately and thoroughly in the EMR, ensuring compliance with CMS requirements.
- Apply Curana’s clinical protocols and practice guidelines to support safe, effective treatment in place whenever possible.
- Participate in mandatory education and training to stay current with standards of care.
Scheduling & Hours
While shift times can vary, we provide coverage to skilled nursing and senior living facilities on weeknights from 5pm- 8am local time, continuous coverage from Friday at 5pm to Monday at 8am. Holiday coverage is also provided beginning at 5pm of the end of the last business day to 8am of the resumption of business hours.
Availability and Coverage expectations for this role: 2 six hour (6pm-12am) or 1 twelve hour shift (6pm-6am) on weeknights. Weeknight shifts between 5pm and 8am. Every other weekend coverage for 12-hour shifts covering day shifts. Overnight and holidays are required for all After Hours Call Team Members, 2 holidays (12 hours shifts) per year required for part time. Holiday scheduling is completed at the beginning of the year for advanced planning.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current unrestricted NP license in New York required. Active or willingness to obtain licensure within 30 days is required for the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
- Nurse Practitioner national certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP
- Ability to obtain DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority
- Background in acute and chronic disease management
- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatrics
- 3+ years of experience as a NP
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state(s)
- Ability to work scheduled shifts in accordance with scheduling policies
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a nursing home, or with seniors in an acute care facility
- Understanding of Geriatrics, Chronic Illness, and acute disease management
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
- Adaptability to change
Company Recognition
We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147 th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16 th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21 st in Texas.
This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.
Key skills/competency
- Nurse Practitioner
- Telehealth
- After-Hours Care
- Geriatrics
- Acute Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR Documentation
- Clinical Protocols
- Patient Assessment
- Licensed Provider
Skills & topics
- Nurse Practitioner
- Telehealth
- After Hours Care
- Geriatrics
- Acute Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR
- Clinical Protocols
- Patient Assessment
- Licensed Provider
- Healthcare
- Remote
- Part-Time
- New York
- NP
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your NP experience and New York licensure.
- Emphasize telehealth skills: Showcase your comfort with virtual patient care.
- Address after-hours experience: Detail your ability to manage emergencies independently.
- Prepare for virtual interviews: Ensure a stable internet connection and professional setting.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Show you can manage multiple states and high call volumes.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the required licenses for the Nurse Practitioner role at Curana Health?
- A current unrestricted NP license in New York is mandatory. Additionally, you must be willing to obtain licensure in DC, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia within 30 days. National Nurse Practitioner certification (ANP, FNP, or GNP) and the ability to obtain DEA licensure are also required.
- What is the typical work schedule for the Part-Time Nurse Practitioner on the National After-Hours Team?
- The role involves after-hours coverage, including weeknights from 5pm-8am and continuous weekend coverage from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am. You can expect shifts of either two six-hour blocks (e.g., 6pm-12am) or one twelve-hour block (e.g., 6pm-6am) on weeknights. Part-time employees are required to work two 12-hour holiday shifts per year.
- Is this a remote position, and what are the location requirements?
- Yes, this is a work-from-home role. While based in New York for licensing, you will be providing virtual care to residents across multiple states. Therefore, a stable internet connection and a suitable remote work environment are essential.
- What kind of patient population will I be serving as a Nurse Practitioner with Curana Health?
- You will be serving aging residents in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities. The focus is on providing telephonic care and clinical direction for acute changes, chronic conditions, and behavioral health needs during after-hours periods.
- What are the key responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner on the After-Hours Team?
- Key responsibilities include serving as the first line of after-hours support, providing medical care and direction over the phone, managing high call volumes, performing telehealth visits (at least 30%), assessing patient needs, and accurately documenting encounters in the EMR, all while adhering to clinical protocols.
- What experience level is required for this Nurse Practitioner position?
- Curana Health requires at least 3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner. A background in acute and chronic disease management, with a clinical focus in adult, family, or geriatrics, is also necessary.
- Does Curana Health offer opportunities for professional growth?
- While this specific role focuses on after-hours telephonic care, Curana Health is a rapidly growing company recognized on the Inc. 5000 list. This suggests opportunities for career advancement and involvement in a dynamic healthcare organization.