Nurse Practitioner (Skilled nursing

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

Company 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 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.

• 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.

• 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‑manding
• 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

• 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.