What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at One Health?
About the Job
One Health is a forward-thinking healthcare organization delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of senior and post-acute services. We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive clinical care within our partnered Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).
This role is essential to ensuring continuity of care, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and supporting residents through evidence-based management of chronic and acute conditions. As part of our post-acute care team, you will work closely with facility staff, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to enhance resident outcomes and strengthen overall quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive on-site primary and post-acute care to residents in skilled nursing facilities, including chronic disease management, acute issue evaluation, and routine follow-up visits.
- Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans aligned with resident goals, clinical needs, and facility requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with nursing staff, rehab teams, social workers, and attending physicians.
- Support clinical decision-making for transitions of care, including admissions, discharges, hospital transfers, and return-to-facility coordination.
- Provide timely documentation in the electronic health record that meets regulatory and payor standards.
- Educate residents and families on care plans, medication changes, health management, and disease progression.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives within the facility.
- Serve as a clinical resource for SNF staff regarding resident care, clinical protocols, and best practices in geriatrics and post-acute care.
- Active Nurse Practitioner License in Illinois (required).
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (required).
- 2 years of experience in primary care, geriatrics, internal medicine, or post-acute/SNF settings preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and care-planning skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to SNFs (CMS guidelines, MDS processes, readmission protocols, etc.).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a resident-centered mindset.
- Ability to work autonomously while functioning within an interdisciplinary care model.
- Experience with post-acute, long-term care, or geriatric populations strongly preferred.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA and HSA options.
- Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Generous PTO and paid holiday schedule.
- Professional development opportunities in geriatric and post-acute care.
Why Join One Health?
At One Health, our mission is to elevate care for senior and medically complex populations through a collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered approach. We believe in empowering clinicians with the resources, support, and autonomy they need to deliver exceptional care. If you are driven by meaningful work and passionate about improving outcomes in skilled nursing settings, we’d love to meet you.
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