Nurse Practitioner (Skilled Nursing)

Vitae Health Systems; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage with tail

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems seeks 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.

The position offers a full-time, exempt schedule with a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities, plus comprehensive benefits and professional growth support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted NP license in the respective state.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in geriatrics or long-term care.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and develop individualized care plans for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
• Provide ongoing medical management including ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing treatments, conducting medication reviews, and monitoring conditions.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions to respond to changes in patient status and reduce hospitalizations.
• Support value-based care initiatives by focusing on quality outcomes and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and participate in care plan meetings.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care across settings and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation while adhering to regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Documentation skills

Clinical assessment

EHR proficiency

Education

MSN or higher

APN license

Nurse Practitioner board certification

DEA registration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (4x10s)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION:

The hiring range for this position is $110,000-$130,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential

Company Overview:

Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities.

Our clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry working closelywithfacility leadership and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to address complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Today, Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, offering providers the opportunity to practice in a team-based environment while making a meaningful impact on anoften-underservedpopulation.

At Vitae,you’llfind a strong clinical network, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to do work that directly improves patient outcomes.

Position Summary:

Vitae Healthis 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.

Key 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
• Master’s degree in Nursingfrom an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license inrespective state
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility)
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP)
• 2years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principles
• Ability to deliver high-quality, value-based care focused on outcomes, cost-efficiency, and reduced hospitalizations
• Proficiency in evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Excellent earning potential with competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options
• Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs
• Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
• Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals
• Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being
• Up to a$3,000 referral bonus,get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team