Nurse Practitioner - SNF​/ALF

Base Pay Range

$/yr – $/yr

The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP) members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member’s primary care physician to deliver excellent health care and serves as the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff and allied health providers, ensuring seamless delivery of services.

As a key member of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner provides preventive care, diagnoses acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists, establishes care plans with short- and long-term goals, and is a resource to members, families, and staff.

• Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a focused care plan emphasizing prevention, early detection, and timely intervention.
• Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and communication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.
• Observes the scope of practice in the state in which licensed and working.
• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically appropriate and effective plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing and fragmentation of care.

• Clinical competence and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Proficient in computer skills; confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computer programs and electronic devices; ability to export data, create reports, and relay results.
• Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and the needs of their families.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Admirable teaching skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
• Skilled nursing facility/long‑term care experience preferred.
• Case‑management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.
• Detailed knowledge of I‑SNP MOC and I‑SNP population.
• Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Independent thinking, autonomy and ability to problem‑solve and make decisions.

• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Meets the Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.
• Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of practice).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance with reliable transportation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care