Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner — Impactful Team-Based Care

Vitae Health Systems; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Malpractice coverage

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

The role requires an APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification, with at least 2 years in geriatrics or post-acute settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited 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 clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principles.

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.
• Delivertimely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and supports functional well-being.
• Supportvalue-based care initiativesby focusing on quality outcomes, reducing avoidable hospitalreadmissions, 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.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

APN license

DEA registration

Geriatrics experience

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APN board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

The role requires an APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification, with at least 2 years in geriatrics or post-acute settings.