Nurse Practitioner — Skilled Nursing & Team-Based Care

Vitae Health Systems; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage incl. tail

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Team-based care environment

Strong leadership support

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is 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.

Join a team delivering value-based care, with opportunities to participate in care plan meetings, transitions of care, and ongoing clinical improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted 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.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is 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.

Join a team delivering value-based care, with opportunities to participate in care plan meetings, transitions of care, and ongoing clinical improvement initiatives