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Tru Health
Jackson, Mississippi

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare?

At TruHealth, we’re transforming care for seniors in long-term care with an innovative, proactive model that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. Join a team built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to service.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture that values work–life balance and celebrates the people who care for our patients.

Part of American Health Partners, we include the fastest-growing provider-owned Medicare Advantage plans, plus divisions in psychiatric care and pharmacy services.

Join us and change lives — one patient, one day at a time.

What We Offer

  • Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401K percentage and match
  • CEU allowance plus additional PTO days
  • DEA Reimbursement
  • Up-to-Date Subscription

Position Summary

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 geriatrics focus. This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. You’ll enjoy a great benefit/pay package and possibilities for career growth.

If you are an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN or NP) or physician assistant (PA) who enjoys working with the aging population, consider joining the TruHealth team.

Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities with residents who are enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. You will be responsible for providing plan members with personalized, coordinated health care that improves quality of life and prevents unnecessary hospital visits.

As one of our advance practice providers, you will exercise your independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with our facility partners and health plan leadership to Implement our national model of care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Our NPs and PAs are team players who contribute to TruHealth’s success and help our partners enhance their residents’ quality of life. Duties include:

  • Assessing patients’ medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
  • Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
  • Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
  • Monitoring patients’ compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans
  • Working with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team

Work Experience, Credentials and Education

  • FNP, AGNP, AHACNP or PA license required
  • Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
  • 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations
  • Electronic Health Records experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Key Responsibilities

The nurse practitioner will assess medical and mental health needs of long-term care residents to develop and implement proactive care plans. They will collaborate with an integrated care team to coordinate health services and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an FNP, AGNP, AHACNP, or PA license and possess a degree from an accredited program. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in geriatric populations is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical complianceMicrosoft officeCase managementIndependent judgmentCollaborationMental health assessment

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Tru Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K percentage and match
CEU allowance plus additional PTO days
DEA Reimbursement
Up-to-Date Subscription