Nurse Practitioner (Skilled-Nursing, WEEKENDS & Full-time)
- Weekends
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois post a median of $67.38 an hour, the middle half $62.35–$73.05, across 46 jobs that state their pay. Nurse practitioners employed in Illinois earn a median of $62.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Weekend and Full-time opportunities available!
Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000
Company Overview:
Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing andlong-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
Requirements
- 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 on patient care, not building a caseload
- Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Generous paid time off: 3 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, plus 1 dedicated day for education and professional development
- Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs
- Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
- Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals
- Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being
- Up to a $3,000 referral bonus, get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team
Equal Opportunity Statement
Vitae Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
From Vitae Health Systems's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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