Geriatric NP: Collaborative Care in Skilled Nursing

Vitae Health Systems; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped bonus opportunities

Flexible fee-for-service options

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

PTO: 3 weeks

6 paid holidays

Education day for professional growth

Malpractice tail coverage

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities

Paid licensure renewals

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Vitae Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility in Joliet, Illinois. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Join a team focused on value-based care, education for residents and families, and coordinated transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted APN license in the relevant state.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in geriatrics or long-term care.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and care-planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop care plans for SNF residents.
• Order and interpret diagnostics, prescribe treatments, and monitor conditions.
• Lead care plan meetings with interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Focus on reducing hospitalizations and optimizing cost of care.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and timely documentation.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation skills

EHR familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification (FNP/AGNP)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility in Joliet, Illinois. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Join a team focused on value-based care, education for residents and families, and coordinated transitions.