Nurse Practitioner (Skilled-Nursing, Full-time)

Vitae Health Systems

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license
  • 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 or long-term care
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principles

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Provide ongoing medical management including diagnostics and treatment prescriptions
  • Deliver timely clinical interventions in response to patient status changes
  • Support value-based care initiatives focusing on quality outcomes
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
  • Facilitate transitions of care across settings
  • Educate residents and families on health management and preventative care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Excellent earning potential with competitive base salary plus uncapped bonuses
  • Consistent, reliable referral flow to focus on patient care
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
  • Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
  • Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities
  • Supportive leadership team prioritizing clinician success
  • Up to a $3,000 referral bonus for bringing in new clinicians
Full Job Description
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $110,000-$130,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential

Position Summary:

Vitae Health 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.

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
  • 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

Requirements
  • 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

Benefits
  • 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
  • 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

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