Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Impactful, Team-Based Care

Vitae Health Systems; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped/

Malpractice tail coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

CEU opportunities

Education/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 skilled nursing facilities. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

The position offers values-based care in a collaborative environment with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active APN license in the respective state.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, geriatrics/long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for residents.
• Provide ongoing medical management including diagnostics, prescriptions, medication reviews, and monitoring to prevent complications.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions to improve outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams and participate in care plan meetings.
• Ensure smooth transitions of care and educate residents/families on diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Maintain compliant documentation per clinical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

The position offers values-based care in a collaborative environment with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.