Nurse Practitioner; Skilled-Nursing

Position: Nurse Practitioner (Skilled-Nursing)
WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION:  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 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.

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

Qualifications

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…