Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

Job Location:

Athens, Georgia - Athens, GA 30601

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Nurse We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide high-quality primary and transitional care services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and Independent Living Facilities (ILFs).

• 12-hour shift (working 7 days on 7 days off)
• 8-hour shift (Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm)

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams, in SNF, ALF, and ILF settings
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Georgia regulations and clinical guidelines
• Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, and families
• Review and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic results in a timely manner
• Respond to clinical communications and urgent patient needs promptly
• Address nursing staff concerns within established response time frames
• Document all patient encounters accurately within 48 hours
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and facility rounds
• Meet productivity and visit expectations
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule, including holidays

• Active and unrestricted
  
  Georgia APRN license
• Board Eligible or Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Experience inSNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel between facilities required)
• Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Daily travel between
  
  Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities
• Regular on-site presence (typically 4–6 hours per day per facility)
• Collaborative, team-based care model
• Use of EMR and mobile communication tools

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform patient assessments throughout the day
• Frequent use of hands for clinical and documentation tasks
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity for clinical evaluations and documentation

• Work with ahigh-risk, high-impact patient population
• Collaborative and supportive clinical team
• Autonomy in your daily practice
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in post-acute and long-term care