Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing, Sign On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner OpportunityNow offering $5,000 sign on bonus!Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/weekFLSA classification: Full-time, exemptCompensation: The hiring range for this position is $110,000-$125,000, 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 potentialCompany Overview:Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities.Our clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry working closely with facility leadership and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to address complex medical and behavioral health needs.Today, Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, offering providers the opportunity to practice in a team-based environment while making a meaningful impact on an often-underserved population.At Vitae, you'll find a strong clinical network, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to do work that directly improves patient outcomes.Position SummaryVitae 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive health assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for residents in a skilled nursing settingProvide ongoing medical management including ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing treatments, conducting medication reviews, and proactively monitoring conditions to prevent complications and reduce hospitalizationsDeliver timely clinical interventions in response to changes in patient status, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and supports functional well-beingSupport 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 improvementCollaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, efficient care, and participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement effortsFacilitate smooth transitions of care across settings, ensuring continuity, reducing gaps in treatment, and supporting successful admissions and dischargesEducate residents and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventative care strategies to promote engagement and long-term healthMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation while adhering to all clinical, regulatory, and organizational standardsQualificationsMaster's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programActive and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in respective stateCurrent 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 settingsStrong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skillsKnowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric care principlesAbility to deliver high-quality, value-based care focused on outcomes, cost-efficiency, and reduced hospitalizationsProficiency in evidence-based practice and clinical decision-makingAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staffStrong organizational, time management, and documentation skillsFamiliarity with electronic health records (EHR) systemsEqual Opportunity StatementVitae Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.