Clinical Care Specialist, Registered Nurse (1099)

About 9amHealth 9amHealth is an AI-enabled virtual specialty care platform focused on managing high-cost chronic conditions at scale. The company partners with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective medical care for individuals living with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Members receive access to specialized clinicians, including endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, and clinical pharmacists, at-home lab testing, prescription medications, and lifestyle support. 9amHealth was founded in 2021 and is backed by leading healthcare investors like Define Ventures, SemperVirens, 7Wire Ventures, and The Cigna Group Ventures. About the Engagement 9amHealth is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide virtual nursing services to members living with chronic cardiometabolic conditions. This is an independent contractor engagement. RNs use their professional nursing judgment and expertise to conduct virtual nursing visits, perform clinical intake and assessments, triage messages, provide member education and coaching, and identify concerns requiring escalation to the appropriate clinical provider. Services are provided within the RN's professional scope of practice and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, clinical standards, and established care protocols. Services You’ll Provide Virtual Nursing Visits Conduct scheduled telehealth nursing visits with members managing chronic cardiometabolic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Visits may include structured clinical intake and assessment, medication reconciliation, symptom and side-effect review, and identification of clinical concerns requiring escalation. Member Messaging Provide nursing support to members through messaging. Review and respond to member questions related to symptoms, medications, side effects, chronic disease management, and established care plans within the RN scope of practice. Gather relevant clinical information, provide appropriate education and guidance, and identify messages requiring escalation to a provider. Member Education and Support Provide evidence-based education within the RN scope of practice, including medication support, side-effect education, lifestyle guidance, and chronic disease self-management. Care Coordination and Clinical Escalation Identify and communicate acute clinical findings, medication-related concerns, changes in member status, or other issues requiring review by the appropriate provider or care team. Coordinate follow-up information as necessary to support continuity of member care. Clinical Documentation Ensure accurate and timely documentation of each encounter in the designated electronic health record, including relevant assessment findings, education provided, clinical escalations, and identified follow-up needs. Professional Practice and Clinical Standards Provide nursing services consistent with applicable state laws and regulations, professional nursing standards, scope-of-practice requirements, and applicable clinical and escalation protocols. Qualifications Licensure Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in good standing. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate license or privilege required, where applicable. Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain additional state licenses necessary to provide contracted services, including licensure in applicable non-compact states. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or other relevant clinical certification preferred. Experience Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience. At least one year of experience providing care in a telehealth, virtual care, or ambulatory care environment. Two or more years of experience supporting individuals with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or other cardiometabolic conditions strongly preferred. Clinical and Technical Skills Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and escalation judgment. Ability to provide clear, evidence-based member education within the RN scope of practice. Proficiency with electronic health records and technology used to support virtual member care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, practical guidance for members. Ability to independently manage assigned visits, required clinical documentation, and associated follow-up responsibilities. Independent Contractor Engagement This position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and not an employment relationship. Independent contractors are not employees of 9amHealth and are not eligible to participate in employee benefit programs. Contractors independently determine their availability and may accept available service opportunities consistent with the terms of their independent contractor agreement. Once a contractor accepts a scheduled visit or service commitment, the contractor is responsible for fulfilling that commitment in accordance with applicable clinical, legal, regulatory, documentation, privacy, and member-care requirements. Contractors are responsible for maintaining all licenses, credentials, certifications, equipment, insurance, and other professional requirements applicable to the services they provide, as specified in the independent contractor agreement. Contractors are responsible for their own federal, state, and local tax obligations and other obligations associated with independent contractor status. The engagement is non-exclusive. Contractors may provide professional services to other organizations, provided doing so does not interfere with accepted service commitments or create a conflict with applicable contractual, confidentiality, privacy, or professional obligations. Additional terms governing the engagement are outlined in the applicable Independent Contractor Agreement. What you can expect at 9amHealth At 9amHealth, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture. Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options. We provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign born residents.