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Vitae Health Systems
Edwardsville, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner (Skilled-Nursing, WEEKENDS)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$35k-$55k

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Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday part-time openings

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non -Exempt

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $35,000 - $55,000, with the opportunity to earn additional income through a variable compensation (commission-based) structure, offering higher earning potential based on performance.

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
  • Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload
  • 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 and an active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in geriatrics or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsMedication reviewPatient education

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Vitae Health Systems ranks #9 of 14 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 70% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Edwardsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,537/mo≈ 53% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
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.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vitae Health Systems

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage including tail
401(k) with company match
CEU opportunities
Paid licensure renewals
$3,000 referral bonus