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CareBridge Advance Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner - Virginia
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
- Seeking experienced Nurse Practitioner candidates that have an active, unrestricted Family Or Adult Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Virginia AND Must Have a Current, Active RN Compact license.
LOCATION
Location: Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
WORK SHIFT
Work Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST or CST) And rotating on-call.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advance Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner is responsible for collaborating with company physicians, the patient’s other physicians and providers, and their family members to develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values. Provides clinical and non-clinical support to patients.
How you will make an impact:
- Provides primary care and acute care via telephone and tele video modalities to patients who receive home and community-based services through state Medicaid programs, dual eligible members and other membership as assigned by our MCO partners.
- Develops and implements clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic and complex conditions (e.g., co-morbid medical and mental health diagnoses, limited personal resources, chronic medical conditions).
- Gathers history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, and then develops and implements treatment plans given the patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
- Identifies and closes gaps in care.
- Meets the patient’s and family’s physical and psychosocial needs with support and input from the company’s inter-disciplinary team.
- Educates patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation and prevention.
- Maintains contact with other clinical team members, patients’ other physicians and patients’ other medical providers to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and his or her family in a timely basis and consistent with state regulations and company health standards and policy.
- Maintains patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
- Participates in continuing education as required by state and certifying body.
- Prescribes medication as permitted by state prescribing authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a MS in Nursing.
- Requires an active, national NP certification.
- Requires valid, current, active and unrestricted Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Virginia.
- Valid, current, active, RN Compact license is required.
- Requires 2+ years of experience in managing complex care cases.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of DEA registration or eligibility preferred.
- Active Medicaid number in the state of Virginia highly preferred.
- Experience in managing complex care cases for developmental disabilities and chronically ill patients strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
WHO WE ARE
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
HOW WE WORK
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
INTRODUCTION
CareBridge Advance Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner - Virginia
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
- Seeking experienced Nurse Practitioner candidates that have an active, unrestricted Family Or Adult Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Virginia AND Must Have a Current, Active RN Compact license.
LOCATION
Location: Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
WORK SHIFT
Work Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST or CST) And rotating on-call.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advance Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner is responsible for collaborating with company physicians, the patient’s other physicians and providers, and their family members to develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values. Provides clinical and non-clinical support to patients.
How you will make an impact:
- Provides primary care and acute care via telephone and tele video modalities to patients who receive home and community-based services through state Medicaid programs, dual eligible members and other membership as assigned by our MCO partners.
- Develops and implements clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic and complex conditions (e.g., co-morbid medical and mental health diagnoses, limited personal resources, chronic medical conditions).
- Gathers history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, and then develops and implements treatment plans given the patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
- Identifies and closes gaps in care.
- Meets the patient’s and family’s physical and psychosocial needs with support and input from the company’s inter-disciplinary team.
- Educates patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation and prevention.
- Maintains contact with other clinical team members, patients’ other physicians and patients’ other medical providers to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and his or her family in a timely basis and consistent with state regulations and company health standards and policy.
- Maintains patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
- Participates in continuing education as required by state and certifying body.
- Prescribes medication as permitted by state prescribing authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a MS in Nursing.
- Requires an active, national NP certification.
- Requires valid, current, active and unrestricted Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Virginia.
- Valid, current, active, RN Compact license is required.
- Requires 2+ years of experience in managing complex care cases.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of DEA registration or eligibility preferred.
- Active Medicaid number in the state of Virginia highly preferred.
- Experience in managing complex care cases for developmental disabilities and chronically ill patients strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
WHO WE ARE
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
HOW WE WORK
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Check state licensure requirements before accepting offers
H-1B approval depends partly on your ability to legally practice. Confirm the state grants NP full practice authority or requires physician collaboration, then verify your APRN license or compact privilege covers the work location before your employer files.
Target federally qualified health centers for sponsorship
FQHCs and rural health clinics frequently sponsor H-1B NPs because federal designation creates workforce incentives. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in primary care NP roles specifically.
Request the LCA wage level before signing your offer
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets the prevailing level for your location and job code. Ask which wage level (I through IV) they're filing at. Wage Level II or III reflects most mid-career NP placements.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer's prevailing wage
Look up SOC code 29-1171 (Nurse Practitioners) in the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area. If your offered salary falls below the Level I prevailing wage, USCIS can issue an RFE or DOL can disallow the LCA certification entirely.
File H-1B before OPT or grace period expires if transitioning
If you're moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B, your employer must file by April 1 for an October 1 start. NP roles often require license verification that takes weeks, so start the credentialing and USCIS petition process at least five months before your OPT end date.
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Find Primary Care Nurse Practitioner JobsPrimary Care Nurse Practitioner H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies Nurse Practitioner positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice in a related clinical specialty. A general RN license or a BSN without an advanced practice degree is not sufficient to support the petition. Your employer's LCA must reflect the NP job code, not a general staff nurse classification.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for primary care NPs?
Federally qualified health centers, large hospital-owned primary care networks, and multispecialty physician groups file the most H-1B LCAs for NP roles. Rural health clinics and community health organizations also sponsor regularly because federal designation creates hiring flexibility. You can search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filing history for Nurse Practitioner positions in your target location.
Does state scope-of-practice law affect my H-1B petition as a primary care NP?
It can. USCIS reviewers examine whether you're licensed to perform the duties described in the petition. In states requiring physician collaboration agreements, your offer letter and petition should reflect that structure accurately. If you hold a compact APRN license, confirm it covers the specific work state before your employer files, as an invalid license can trigger an RFE.
Can my H-1B employer change my clinic location after approval?
Yes, but only within limits. H-1B is location-specific: if you move to a worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with a new LCA reflecting the new location's prevailing wage. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a short-placement exception, but routine reassignment to a different city requires an amendment before the move.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer loses its federal health center designation or closes a clinic?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer. If the organization terminates your employment or the worksite closes, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. Start identifying backup sponsoring employers with active LCA histories as soon as your employment situation becomes uncertain.
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