Nurse Practitioner (Skilled Nursing)

Vitae Health Systems; Town of Harmony (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

3 weeks PTO

6 paid holidays

1 dedicated education day

Malpractice coverage including tail

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities and paid licensure

Up to $3,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide 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 role offers a strong earning potential with a base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities, plus a full benefits package and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active NP license and DEA registration.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in geriatrics or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions in a skilled nursing setting.
• Order and interpret diagnostics, prescribe treatments, conduct medication reviews, and monitor conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and participate in care plan meetings.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventative care strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Support value-based care initiatives and work toward reducing hospitalizations and costs.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics

Team collaboration

EHR systems

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000

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 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

• 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: 3 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, plus 1 dedicated day for education and professional development

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vitae Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.