Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Magnet; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong benefits and PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner for a direct hire role in Wilmington. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $118,000 annually, with Monday through Friday scheduling and some paid call. Candidates should possess relevant nursing licensure and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings required.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standard medical practices.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid procedures.
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the respective state.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians on care plans.
• Communicate effectively during transitions of care.
• Participate in case rounds for reviewed members.

Job description

Overview

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner role at Clinical Magnet (a division of ICON Medical Network) in Wilmington, Illinois. Direct Hire opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits.

Job ID: 134725

Direct Hire Nurse Practitioner Role $118,000–$122,000 per year in Wilmington, Illinois. This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity (not contract).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on prevention, early detection and timely intervention.
• Observes the scope of practice in the state where licensed and working.
• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically appropriate and effective plan of care to avoid unnecessary testing and fragmentation of care.
• Participates in case rounds to review skilled and hospitalized members.

Required Proficiencies

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings required (will consider newer NP grads if candidate has a strong RN background in long term care or a skilled nursing setting).
• Case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.
• Knowledge of I-SNP MOC and I-SNP population.

Licensure, Credentialing and Certification

• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of practice).
• Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the provider is practicing.

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary starting at $118K (can be higher based on experience) with strong benefits and PTO.
• Monday – Friday, with some paid call.