Nurse Practitioner

Mission

To optimize the quality of life of people in long‑term care by focusing on their individualized health needs.

Longevity Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care to seniors in nursing homes. The role involves comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, active participation in care team meetings, and consistent communication with families and loved ones.

• Provides collaborative primary care and services to a panel of Longevity Health members, treating in the most appropriate setting based on the member’s goals of care.
• Executes contracted plan model of care activities, develops and implements advanced care planning, and embraces a treat‑in‑place model.
• Facilitates and administers health plan clinical operations functions—prior authorization, Part A and B services, medication reviews, HEDIS and STARs quality gap closure, and promoting membership growth.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to members, loved ones and nursing home staff, and member advocate; educates care teams on member needs and early identification of changes in condition.
• Notifies APP and telehealth partners for member changes and delivers frequent communication and coordination with members’ PCPs and care team members about care needs, goals, and treatment plans.
• Supports overall market goals and balances member caseload demands with other team member support needs.
• Promotes Longevity Health with members, loved ones, nursing facilities and other stakeholders.
• Can function autonomously and is accountable for practice.
• Establishes meaningful relationships and can function in the nursing home environment.
• Is member‑centric and customer‑service oriented, ensuring effective, high‑quality care for Longevity Health members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

• State‑unrestricted licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, National Board certification (AANP, ANCC or AACN) as an Adult, Family, Geriatric or Primary Care nurse practitioner; or state‑unrestricted licensed Physician’s Assistant NCCPA board certified with nursing home/geriatric or hospice/palliative experience.
• Active DEA license registered in the state of practice is required.
• Must have an active national provider number (NPI) and an active Medicare provider number.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare program as a provider and registered.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Auto insurance coverage required by your state of residence; new employees must provide proof prior to hire and on an ongoing basis. Must be willing to drive up to one hour to and from work daily.
• Must be present in SNF communities/buildings during business hours daily.

• Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited program
  * or* Master’s Degree from a nationally accredited program.

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant and some experience with geriatric/hospice or palliative care populations prior to becoming an NP/PA;
  * or* a licensed and board‑certified new graduate NP/PA supervised by an experienced NP/PA in the LHP New Graduate Fellowship program for 6 months and successfully completing all competencies for independent practice as an LHP APP.
• Experience working in the nursing home environment is strongly desired.
• Computer/technology proficiency required.
• Strong people skills—engage and communicate effectively with physicians, patients and family members.
• Self‑directed but functions well in a team environment.
• Excellent clinical skills—assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing specifically for the chronically ill population.
• Can function independently, demonstrating critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.

Longevity Health is a national provider of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I‑SNP), created to meet the complex healthcare needs of nursing home residents. Since our founding in 2018, we have expanded our services across several states and formed strategic partnerships to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Longevity Health follows federal and state regulations regarding COVID‑19 vaccinations. Some facilities may still require staff vaccinations to protect the health of residents. Applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or an approved exemption, where applicable.

If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to help us drive change in long‑term care, apply now to join the Longevity Health team!