Nurse Practitioner — Geriatrics, Team-Based Care

Vitae-Health-Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage including tail

401(k) with company match

Leadership team support

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Competitive earning potential

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical 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 and quality of life.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnostic interpretation, medication management, care planning, and transitions of care, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in respective state.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings.

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
• 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

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

APN license (state)

DEA registration

NP board certification (FNP/AGNP)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical 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 and quality of life.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnostic interpretation, medication management, care planning, and transitions of care, with emphasis on