Nurse Practitioner

Aura Health; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care for elderly participants in a community-based program in Michigan. You will assess, treat, educate, and plan care under Medical Director supervision, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure person-centered outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have RN and NP licensure, plus experience with frail elderly populations and leadership in care planning.

Qualifications

• RN and NP licensure required.
• Experience with frail/elderly populations preferred.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and physical examinations of new enrollees and semi-annual re-evaluations.
• Providing medical treatment and coordinating care with primary care physicians and team members.
• Overseeing residents in skilled nursing facilities and participating in discharge planning.
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner, providing primary care to elderly participants in a community-based program.

Under Medical Director supervision, you will perform physical assessments, develop care plans, evaluate health complaints, and deliver appropriate treatments. You will also educate participants and caregivers, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting assessments and physical examinations of new enrollees and semi-annual re-evaluations
• Providing medical treatment and coordinating care with primary care physicians and team members
• Overseeing residents in skilled nursing facilities and participating in discharge planning
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate of a professional nursing school
• Minimum one year of experience working with frail and elderly populations

Preferred Skills

• Geriatric Nurse Practitioner certification with prescriptive authority
• Two or more years of geriatric clinical experience

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong assessment skills, teamwork, and commitment to elder care. The role requires onsite work with occasional local travel, providing a meaningful opportunity to build relationships and impact patient well-being.