Nurse Practitioner- SNF​/LTC- Fairfield

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

This range is provided by Provider Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Summary:

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 exceptional health care and act 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, and serves as a resource to members, families, and staff.

• Demonstrates both autonomy and proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborates with member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on 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 of licensure and practice.
• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
• Effectively communicates 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—confident 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.
• This role requires independent thinking, autonomy, and the ability to problem solve and make decisions.

• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Meets Provider Partners 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