Weekend Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Acute Care (SNF)

Fortis Care; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Fortis Care in Griffin, GA is seeking a part-time Weekend Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide on-site clinical coverage at a skilled nursing facility on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This role focuses on evaluating and managing acute weekend medical issues, delivering timely treatment within the facility and avoiding unnecessary ER visits, with physician support as needed.

You will work independently with a consistent weekend schedule and collaborate with nursing staff,

Qualifications

• Georgia NP license and current certification as an NP.
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• 1–2 years NP experience preferred, especially in SNF or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with new or worsening acute medical concerns during weekend coverage hours.
• Respond to clinical issues identified by nursing staff and determine evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plan.
• Manage common acute conditions in the skilled nursing setting, including infections, changes in mental status, respiratory symptoms, falls, pain, dehydration, and other changes in condition.
• Determine when residents can safely be treated in the facility and when escalation to the emergency department or hospital is appropriate.
• Review relevant laboratory results, imaging, medications, and recent clinical history to guide treatment decisions.
• Communicate clearly with nursing staff, physicians, residents, and families regarding changes in condition and treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up for residents recently discharged from the hospital or experiencing a significant change in condition when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of all patient encounters.
• Collaborate with the facility and Fortis Care clinical team to ensure appropriate handoff and continuity of care following the weekend.

Skills

Independent practice

Strong clinical judgment

Effective communication

Documentation proficiency

EHR familiarity

Fast clinical assessment

Education

Georgia NP license

Board certification: FNP/AGNP or equivalent

Unrestricted DEA registration

Job description

Fortis Care in Griffin, GA is seeking a part-time Weekend Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide on-site clinical coverage at a skilled nursing facility on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This role focuses on evaluating and managing acute weekend medical issues, delivering timely treatment within the facility and avoiding unnecessary ER visits, with physician support as needed.

You will work independently with a consistent weekend schedule and collaborate with nursing staff,