Weekend NP: Geriatric Care Innovator & Outcomes Advocate

Vitaehs; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

CEU opportunities

Malpractice coverage incl. tail

Job summary

Vitae Health is seeking a dedicated weekend Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

The position supports value-based care, focuses on reducing hospitalizations, and offers opportunity for professional growth within a clinician-focused leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Active and unrestricted APN license in Illinois.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility).
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/AGNP).
• 2+ years of clinical experience 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 monitoring conditions to reduce hospitalizations.
• Deliver timely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support value-based care initiatives by focusing on outcomes, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and guiding cost-effective care with data.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement efforts.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care across settings, ensuring continuity and successful admissions/discharges.
• Educate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventative care strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP program)

Illinois APN license

Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or eligibility)

Board certification as NP (FNP/AGNP)

2 years of geriatrics/long-term care/post-acute exp. preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vitae Health is seeking a dedicated weekend Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The NP will assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

The position supports value-based care, focuses on reducing hospitalizations, and offers opportunity for professional growth within a clinician-focused leadership environment.