Nurse Practitioner

TruHealth; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

CEU allowance

DEA reimbursement

Up-to-date subscriptions

Job summary

TruHealth is hiring an advanced practice provider (NP or PA) with a geriatric focus to improve outcomes for residents in long-term care. You will work with a team of clinicians and care managers to deliver personalized, coordinated healthcare.

This role offers a competitive benefits package and potential for career growth within TruHealth’s national model of care, serving patients in nursing homes and assisted living communities enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold APRN or PA license and relevant credentials.
• Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program is required.
• Minimum 3 years in geriatric clinical nursing or rehab; experience with long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ medical and mental health needs and create a plan of care.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for clinical services.
• Prescribe medications and order labs, diagnostics, and consultations.
• Monitor treatment response and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team.

Skills

Team player

Care plan development

Clinical judgment

Education

APRN or PA license

Degree from accredited APRN/PA program

3+ years geriatric clinical nursing or rehab experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Job description

Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare?

At TruHealth, we're transforming care for seniors in long-term care with an innovative, proactive model that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. Join a team built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to service.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture that values work-life balance and celebrates the people who care for our patients.

Part of American Health Partners, we include the fastest-growing provider-owned Medicare Advantage plans, plus divisions in psychiatric care and pharmacy services.

Join us and change lives - one patient, one day at a time.

What We Offer

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K percentage and match
• CEU allowance plus additional PTO days
• DEA Reimbursement
• Up-to-Date Subscription

Position Summary

TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with geriatrics focus. This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. You'll enjoy a great benefit/pay package and possibilities for career growth.

If you are an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN or NP) or physician assistant (PA) who enjoys working with the aging population, consider joining the TruHealth team. Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities with residents who are enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. You will be responsible for providing plan members with personalized, coordinated health care that improves quality of life and prevents unnecessary hospital visits.

As one of our advance practice providers, you will exercise your independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with our facility partners and health plan leadership to Implement our national model of care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Duties

Our NPs and PAs are team players who contribute to TruHealth's success and help our partners enhance their residents’ quality of life. Duties include:

• Assessing patients’ medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
• Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
• Monitoring patients’ compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans
• Working with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team

Work Experience, Credentials And Education

• FNP, AGNP, AHACNP or PA license required
• Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
• 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations
• Electronic Health Records experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.