Geriatrics NP — Impactful, Team-Based Care

Vitaehs; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

401(k) with company match

Tail malpractice coverage (including尾)

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 outcomes and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, an APN license, and board certification, with 2 years of geriatrics/long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted 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 communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in medical documentation and electronic health records (EHR).

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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Documentation

EHR systems

Geriatrics

Post-acute care

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APN license (state)

Tools

EHR systems

DEA registration

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 outcomes and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, an APN license, and board certification, with 2 years of geriatrics/long-term care experience preferred.