Nurse Practitioner – Geriatrics & Long-Term Care | 401(k) Match

Vitae-Health-Systems; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage including tail

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Team-based, clinician-focused culture

Job summary

Vitae Healthis is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Join a growing multi-specialty provider group supporting 300 facilities with a team-based approach, strong leadership, and opportunities to impact underserved

Qualifications

• Must have Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active NP license in the state.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility.
• Board certification as NP (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred in geriatrics or long-term care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic 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.
• Delivertimely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and supports functional well-being.
• Supportvalue-based care initiativesby focusing on quality outcomes, reducing avoidable hospitalreadmissions, 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

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

EHR proficiency

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP program)

APN license

DEA registration

NP board certification (FNP/AGNP)

Job description

Vitae Healthis is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Join a growing multi-specialty provider group supporting 300 facilities with a team-based approach, strong leadership, and opportunities to impact underserved