Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Buford - Buford, GA 30518Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nurse We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide high-quality primary and transitional care services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and Independent Living Facilities (ILFs).

This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care to a medically complex and often geriatric population, with an emphasis on improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and enhancing quality of life.

As a member of the Transitional Care Physicians team, you will collaborate closely with facility staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

Key

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams, in SNF, ALF, and ILF settings Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions Develop and implement individualized care plans Prescribe medications in accordance with Georgia regulations and clinical guidelines Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, and families Review and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic results in a timely manner Respond to clinical communications and urgent patient needs promptly Address nursing staff concerns within established response timeframes Document all patient encounters accurately within 48 hours Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and facility rounds Meet productivity and visit expectations Participate in rotating on-call schedule, including holidays

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license Board Eligible or Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience in SNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel between facilities required) Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Work Environment Daily travel between Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities Regular on-site presence (typically 4–6 hours per day per facility) Collaborative, team-based care model Use of EMR and mobile communication tools Physical

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and perform patient assessments throughout the day Frequent use of hands for clinical and documentation tasks

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license Board Eligible or Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience in SNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel between facilities required) Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Work Environment Daily travel between Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities Regular on-site presence (typically 4–6 hours per day per facility) Collaborative, team-based care model Use of EMR and mobile communication tools Providence Care and TCPA are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary and transitional care, including assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions for medically complex patients in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. Key duties involve developing individualized care plans, prescribing medications, coordinating care with facility staff and physicians, and documenting all patient encounters accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license and be Board Eligible or Board Certified. Preferred qualifications include experience in SNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care, along with reliable transportation for required travel between facilities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentChronic Condition ManagementAcute Condition ManagementCare Plan DevelopmentMedication PrescriptionInterdisciplinary CollaborationDiagnostic ReviewIndependent WorkEMR UseOn-Call Participation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Transistional Care Physicians of America a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Geriatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Better work-life than 50% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

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Living in Buford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$2,115/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
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 Transistional Care Physicians of America

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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