Nurse Practitioner — Geriatrics, $5K Sign-On

Vitae Health Systems; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

PTO

401(k) match

Malpractice coverage

CEU opportunities

Education/licensure renewals

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems in Edwardsville, IL is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing facilities. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage conditions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role offers a base salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 with a sign-on bonus of $5,000, and flexible compensation options. Candidates should have a Master’s in Nursing, APN license, DEA, and board certification, with geriatrics

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active APN license in the applicable state.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Board certification as NP (FNP/AGNP).
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide medical management including diagnostics, prescriptions, and monitoring.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions and coordinate with the care team.
• Support value-based care initiatives and reduce hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in care planning.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care between settings.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and prevention.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.

Skills

Geriatrics

Clinical assessment

Acute/Chronic care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Evidence-based care

Education

Master’s in Nursing

APN license (state)

DEA registration

Board-certified NP (FNP/AGNP)

2+ years in geriatrics/long-term care

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Vitae Health Systems in Edwardsville, IL is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing facilities. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage conditions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role offers a base salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 with a sign-on bonus of $5,000, and flexible compensation options. Candidates should have a Master’s in Nursing, APN license, DEA, and board certification, with geriatrics