Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics | Skilled Nursing with Great Benefits

Vitae Health Systems; Drums (PA); 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

Supportive leadership

Retirement planning

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, ongoing medical management, timely interventions, and coordinating care transitions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted APN license in the state.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop evidence-based care plans for residents in skilled nursing settings.
• Provide ongoing medical management including diagnostics, prescribing, medication reviews, and monitoring to prevent complications.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Support value-based care initiatives by focusing on outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and using data for improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to ensure coordinated care and participate in care plan meetings.
• Facilitate transitions of care across settings to ensure continuity and reduce gaps.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate documentation adhering to clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Engage in quality improvement efforts and participate in chart reviews and education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Documentation accuracy

Dea registration/authority

Gerontology knowledge

Independent practice

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (APN)

APN license in-state

Board certification as NP

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, ongoing medical management, timely interventions, and coordinating care transitions.