Advanced Practice Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility

Advanced Practice Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dedicated Advanced Practice Nurse to join our team within a hospital-owned Skilled Nursing Facility in the scenic Finger Lakes Region of NY. The role entails delivering high-level medical care to adults in a supportive and state-of-the-art environment. This position is perfect for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who is committed to improving patient outcomes in a skilled nursing setting.

Salary: 120k to 135k per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rounding on patients in a skilled nursing facility to assess and manage patient care.
• Developing individualized care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Providing leadership and guidance to nursing staff to ensure the highest care standards are upheld.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to further enhance patient outcomes and facility operations.
• Contributing to the research and analysis of patient data to improve practice and patient care.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner with current certification in Adult Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Valid and active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of New York (NYS license).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong clinical skills with experience in a skilled nursing or related healthcare facility.
• Ability to manage complex patient cases and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training or specialization in geriatric care or chronic disease management.
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record of improving patient care and workflow efficiency.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and education.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and healthcare accreditation standards.

Skills:

• Leadership and team building skills to effectively manage and motivate staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess patient care and operational issues.
• Emotional intelligence to handle sensitive situations and maintain a compassionate environment.
• Advanced clinical skills, including diagnostic reasoning and patient care management.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage a large patient caseload.
• Excellent documentation skills to accurately record patient care activities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus bonus pay.
• Sign on bonus and options for student loan repayment.
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Generous 401(k) plan and paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing medical education (CME) support.
• On-site child care to support work-life balance for our staff.