Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing Team Impact

Vitae Health Systems; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities

Paid licensure renewals

Malpractice coverage including tail

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. 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.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, an active APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification (FNP/AGNP).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited 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.

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 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostics

Treatment planning

Communication

EHR proficiency

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification (FNP/AGNP)

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. 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.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, an active APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification (FNP/AGNP).