Nurse Practitioner
About the role
TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider—either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)—with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with a geriatrics focus. This position offers the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. You’ll work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities, providing personalized, coordinated health care to residents enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. The role emphasizes improving quality of life and preventing unnecessary hospital visits while exercising independent judgment in treating patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ medical and mental health needs and develop a proactive plan of care that manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to clinical services provided.
- Prescribe medications, order lab work, diagnostic procedures, and consultations.
- Monitor patients’ compliance and response to treatment, modifying plans as needed.
- Collaborate with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team.
- Work with facility partners and health plan leadership to implement TruHealth’s national model of care.
- May provide training and advice to facility staff.
Requirements
- FNP, AGNP, AHACNP, or PA license required.
- Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program.
- 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehabilitation in geriatric populations.
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Preferred: 3 years of experience in primary care with a focus on geriatric medicine or long-term care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Growth opportunities and career advancement.
- Culture that values work-life balance and celebrates team contributions.