NP/PA in Skilled Nursing: Impactful Resident Care Leader

Rocky Mountain Care Group; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality medical care in skilled nursing facilities in Missouri. You will collaborate with nursing directors, physicians, and care teams to assess residents, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide ongoing clinical support.

You will travel between facilities, perform diagnoses, prescribe medications, order tests, and document in the EMR. Strong communication and autonomous work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in each state of practice.
• Current national board certification for the discipline.
• Current DEA registration and controlled-substance authority where required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term or post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize daily schedule across facilities based on clinical urgency.
• Collaborate with directors and facility teams to identify changes in condition.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and follow up with residents within scope.
• Prescribe meds, approve refills, and order labs and referrals as appropriate.
• Communicate findings and plans with staff, physicians, residents and families.
• Complete timely electronic documentation and submit charges.
• Participate in on-call rotation with Medical Director and others.
• Travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

NP/PA license

Board certification

DEA registration

BLS certification

Geriatric experience

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Travel-ready

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Rocky Mountain Care Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality medical care in skilled nursing facilities in Missouri. You will collaborate with nursing directors, physicians, and care teams to assess residents, manage acute and chronic conditions, and provide ongoing clinical support.

You will travel between facilities, perform diagnoses, prescribe medications, order tests, and document in the EMR. Strong communication and autonomous work style are essential.