Senior Care NP/PA: Primary Care in Long-Term Care

VenVisor Health; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401 K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

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Job summary

VenVisor Health in Spruce Pine, NC is hiring a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to provide on-site care in long‑term care settings. This full‑time position emphasizes meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative, patient‑centered approach.

Responsibilities include exams, medical history reviews, managing chronic and acute conditions, ordering tests, developing care plans, prescribing medications, and educating residents and families.

Qualifications

• Active NP/PA license in good standing in NC.
• Minimum 6 months of LTC or skilled nursing facility experience.
• Strong communication, clinical, and critical thinking skills.
• Passion for elder care and person-centered healthcare.
• Able to stand/walk for prolonged periods; up to 20 lbs lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Perform physical exams and medical history assessments.
• Diagnose and treat chronic and acute health conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and care goals.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents.

Skills

Active license

Unrestricted license

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Elder care passion

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree (NP)

Physician Assistant degree (PA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VenVisor Health in Spruce Pine, NC is hiring a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to provide on-site care in long‑term care settings. This full‑time position emphasizes meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative, patient‑centered approach.

Responsibilities include exams, medical history reviews, managing chronic and acute conditions, ordering tests, developing care plans, prescribing medications, and educating residents and families.