Nurse Practitioner — Geriatrics in Team-Based Care (Sign-On $5k)

Vitae Health Systems; Silvis (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to $3,000

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities and paid licensure

Malpractice tail coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

This role emphasizes value-based care, care coordination, and transitions of care. A Master’s in Nursing, APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted APN license in the state.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Experience with value-based care and care coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage 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.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and supports functional well-being.
• Support value-based care initiatives by focusing on quality outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital readmissions, 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

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Geriatrics care

Patient communication

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Active APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Care planning tools

Job description

Vitae Health Systems in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

This role emphasizes value-based care, care coordination, and transitions of care. A Master’s in Nursing, APN license, DEA registration, and NP board certification are