Nurse Practitioner: Geriatrics & Primary Care Leader

Altea Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility in Illinois. You will lead patient examinations, interpret tests, and provide medical guidance while promoting preventive health practices.

Collaboration with a healthcare team is essential. The ideal candidate has extensive primary, acute, or geriatrics experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuing clinical education within

Qualifications

• Active Illinois NP license required
• Experience in primary, acute or chronic care
• Experience in clinic/hospital/long-term care settings preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Diagnose health conditions and determine treatments
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health and advance knowledge through research

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Primary care

Acute care

Chronic care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (IL)

Job description

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat patients in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility in Illinois. You will lead patient examinations, interpret tests, and provide medical guidance while promoting preventive health practices.

Collaboration with a healthcare team is essential. The ideal candidate has extensive primary, acute, or geriatrics experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuing clinical education within