Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health • Dallas Center, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults where they live, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers conduct health assessments, create individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and deliver ongoing care focused on prevention, wellness, quality of life, and independence. The role offers autonomy and a flexible work environment, with support from physicians, operational teams, and technology. Providers collaborate with residents, families, facility staff, specialists, and facility leadership to coordinate care, improve outcomes, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. The position requires travel to and from assigned facilities.

Requirements

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
• Current board certification in the relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.
• Travel to and from assigned facilities is required.
• A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs; the company will provide 30 days’ notice if this requirement is instituted.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing preventative care and long-term wellness.
• Provide ongoing care management to improve residents’ quality of life and support their health and independence.
• Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
• Monitor changes in health status and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Educate residents and caregivers about disease management, preventative care, and wellness strategies.
• Coordinate comprehensive care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
• Serve as a clinical resource within facilities and participate in interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
• Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
• UpToDate Clinical Decision Support subscription.
• CME support and continuing education opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.
• Flexible scheduling and administrative support.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities, including performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time