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Vitae Health Systems
Edwardsville, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing, Sign On Bonus

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$110k-$125k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

  • NOW OFFERING $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
  • FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $110,000-$125,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential

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 and 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

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsMedication managementPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Skilled Nursing, Sign On Bonus at Vitae Health Systems a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,719 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 63% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,719 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$125kGeriatrics median $128k (middle half $128k–$137k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in Illinois13 active557 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 17% remote · 63% no call · 59% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Nurse Practitioner listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment474 active listings, Nov 2026
Geriatrics hiring demand#8 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 32 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 175 postings, 297 closed
New Geriatrics listings256 in the last 30 days223 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Geriatrics pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,719 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 554 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Vitae Health Systems

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
3 weeks PTO
6 paid holidays
1 dedicated day for education and professional development
Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
401(k) with company match
CEU opportunities

Living in Edwardsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,588/mo≈ 17% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.