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Vitae Health Systems
Chicago, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner (Skilled-Nursing)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Company Overview

Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-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

  • 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
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program and possess an active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license. At least 2 years of clinical experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationMedication reviewPatient educationCommunication skills

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Vitae Health Systems ranks #17 of 23 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 33 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 602 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vitae Health Systems

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
3 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, 1 education day
Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
401(k) with company match
CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals
Referral bonus up to $3,000