Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (7 days on/7 days off)

Curana Health•Lafayette, LA

22h

About The Position

Curana Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role focuses on comprehensive primary care, prevention, chronic and acute condition management, and helping residents maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents and their families, and coordinate care with physicians, facility teams, specialists, and other stakeholders. The role offers clinical autonomy, operational and physician support, and technology-enabled workflows. Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities is required. Depending on travel needs, Curana may later require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record, with 30 days’ notice.

Requirements

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
Current board certification in the applicable field.
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Punctuality, organizational skills, and the ability to function within a team.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs; the employer states it will provide 30 days’ notice.

Responsibilities

Conduct 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 preventive care and long-term wellness.
Provide ongoing care management to improve quality of life and support residents’ health and independence.
Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
Monitor changes in residents’ health and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
Educate residents and caregivers about disease management, preventive care, and wellness strategies.
Coordinate comprehensive care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
Serve as a clinical resource within the facility and participate in interdisciplinary care discussions.
Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Comply with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.