Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Company: ChenMed
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description ChenMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family
Practice for a job in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Job Description &
Requirements Specialty: Family Practice Discipline: Nurse
Practitioner Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Salary will
be competitive and based on equitable consideration of
qualifications and experience. \n We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team
members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your
work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with
your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care
providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join
our team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical
operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient
care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled
nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature
of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and
home settings. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and
treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health
education, physician referrals, case management referrals,
follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards
for quality, service, productivity and teamwork. It also includes
the participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth
documentation through written progress notes and summaries. The
Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both
independently and in collaboration with other health care
professionals. Consults with the manager, physician, and medical
director to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may
require participation in risk and quality management programs,
clinical meetings and other meetings. The Nurse Practitioner will
adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of
performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care
compliance, and policies and procedures. Functions independently as
a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in
collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team
physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic
practice agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems.
Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories,
analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and
implements a patient management plan in response to the data
obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the
nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/
family/significant other counseling and education. Plans patient
care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population
and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/
or psychological problems commonly encountered including the
consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of
understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as patient
advocate. Patient management includes the following: Writes
admission, transfers and discharges orders. Orders and interprets
appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies. Orders of
appropriate medication and treatments. Refers patients for
consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology,
ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious
disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.
Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries. May
perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of
documented competency. Participates in patient care rounds and
conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members
of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the
multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies
are successful in meeting patient care needs. Recognizes situations
which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates
life-saving procedures when necessary. Uses advanced communication
skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes
and service to patients. Other Responsibilities may include:
Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze
and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify
and implement new practice patterns as appropriate. Participates in
outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth
and development. Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF
discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. Works
collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family
and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of
care as soon as medically appropriate. Introduces self to
patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role. Facilitates
patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize
resource utilization, provide family education and identify
post-SNF needs. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize
the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions re: goals
of care, palliative care and hospice. Facilitates discharge to
appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when
additional services are required. Prescribes medication to patients
based on State of practice. Other duties as assigned and modified
at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance
metrics in current role Strong Critical Thinking and
problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills Time management skills with the ability to work well under
pressure Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening
skills Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to
patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient
care Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite This position may require 50-75% of local travel EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: Current RN licensure and Nurse
Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required Board
certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for
certain States Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V
controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
required practicing in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or
Geriatrics, including past level of autonomy to make independent
care decisions. We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for
seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.
Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to
improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors
from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the
people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation,
comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement
opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life
balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a
difference in people’s lives every single day. Current Employee
apply HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to
apply LI-Onsite ChenMed Job ID R0044334. Posted job title: Nurse
Practitioner About ChenMed At ChenMed, we’re shaping the future of
value-based care. Our patient-centered, preventive care approach is
aimed at improving health outcomes for seniors. We serve our
communities in over 100 medical centers across 12 states and
prioritize our team members with competitive compensation and
benefits and with our purpose-driven culture. Working at ChenMed is
more than just your next opportunity, you will feel rewarded from
day one as your contribution will truly make an impact in both the
health and lives of seniors . Benefits Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits Holiday Pay Dental benefits Benefits start day 1
Life insurance Guaranteed Hours Sick pay Vision benefits 401k
retirement plan Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement
Discount program
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