Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing Care

Vitae Health Systems; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute/chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Required: NP with an advanced practice license, DEA, board certification, and 2+ years in geriatrics or post-acute care. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in respective state.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principles.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, value-based care focused on outcomes, cost-efficiency, and reduced hospitalizations.
• Proficiency in evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for residents in a skilled nursing setting
• Provide ongoing medical management including ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing treatments, conducting medication reviews, and proactively monitoring conditions to prevent complications and reduce hospitalizations
• Deliver timely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and supports functional well-being
• Support value-based care initiatives by focusing on quality outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital readmissions, optimizing cost of care, and utilizing data to guide clinical decision-making and performance improvement
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, efficient care, and participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement efforts
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care across settings, ensuring continuity, reducing gaps in treatment, and supporting successful admissions and discharges
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventative care strategies to promote engagement and long-term health
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation while adhering to all clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in respective state
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility)
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP)
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principles
• Ability to deliver high-quality, value-based care focused on outcomes, cost-efficiency, and reduced hospitalizations
• Proficiency in evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatrics

Team collaboration

Documentation (EHR)

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute/chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Required: NP with an advanced practice license, DEA, board certification, and 2+ years in geriatrics or post-acute care. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills emphasized.