Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN (weekend rounding)
About The Position
Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based primary care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. The clinician performs health assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, manages acute and chronic conditions, and supports preventative care and long-term wellness. The role includes regular facility rounds, monitoring residents’ health, educating residents and caregivers, and coordinating care with physicians, facility teams, specialists, and families. The position emphasizes clinical autonomy, quality improvement, accurate electronic medical record documentation, and compliance with applicable standards. Travel to and from assigned facilities is required. The posting identifies this opportunity as PRN with weekend rounding.
Requirements
- Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
- Current board certification in the candidate’s 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.
- Ability to travel to and from assigned facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for caring for seniors and delivering compassionate, personalized care.
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 quality of life and help residents remain healthier and more independent.
- Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health status and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Educate residents and caregivers on 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 contribute to 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.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
- Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities with uncapped earning potential.
- Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Full-time employees are eligible for the comprehensive benefits package; part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits depending on employment status.
