Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing Care

Vitae Health Systems; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus opportunities

Flexible fee-for-service options

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

3 weeks PTO + 6 holidays + education

Tail malpractice coverage

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities and licensure renew

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will assess, diagnose, and manage conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role requires geriatric expertise, an NP license, DEA registration, and board certification with a base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus potential uncapped bonuses. Strong documentation is essential.

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.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience in geriatrics/long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to deliver value-based, cost-efficient care.
• Proficiency with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions for SNF residents.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Provide ongoing medical management, monitor conditions, and reduce hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement, and transitions of care.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatments, and preventive care.
• Maintain compliant documentation adhering to standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with residents and their

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will assess, diagnose, and manage conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role requires geriatric expertise, an NP license, DEA registration, and board certification with a base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus potential uncapped bonuses. Strong documentation is essential.