Nurse Practitioner SNF - 2-3 days a week

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Nurse Practitioner to join our team in providing exceptional care within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday, offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to diverse patient populations. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will utilize your clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure high-quality, compassionate care. Your role will involve performing assessments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and coordinating care plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including physical examinations and vital signs assessments, to determine health status and identify medical issues.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage acute pain, perform IV infusions, and administer injections while adhering to sterile techniques and safety protocols.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Provide triage services by assessing urgent needs, prioritizing cases, and coordinating timely interventions for residents.
• Perform procedures including suturing, catheterization, spinal taps, and wound care with precision and adherence to infection control standards.
• Educate patients and their families on health management strategies, medication administration, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license with valid certification in your state; experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical skills including physical examinations, diagnostic evaluation, medication administration, and patient assessment.
• Experience with complex medical conditions such as geriatrics, dementia care, hospice & palliative medicine, infectious disease care, and acute care settings like ICU or trauma centers.
• Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards for documentation purposes.
• Ability to perform procedures such as venipuncture, phlebotomy, sterile processing techniques, and basic life support (BLS).
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patients’ families; familiarity with HIPAA regulations essential.
• Critical thinking skills combined with a compassionate approach to senior care and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing top-tier healthcare services in a dynamic environment that values your expertise!

Pay: $100,334.39 - $125,166.14 per year

Work Location: In person