Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (7 on 7 off Schedule)

Curana Health•Monroe, LA

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 role focuses on individualized treatment, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, and long-term wellness. Providers conduct facility rounds, build relationships with residents, families, and care teams, and proactively monitor health changes to help prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations. The position offers autonomy in managing care and daily work, with support from physicians and operational teams. Providers collaborate with clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and families; maintain accurate EMR documentation; and contribute to quality improvement and regulatory compliance. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. This is a 7-on/7-off schedule. Curana Health describes its provider environment as designed to support work-life balance, with flexible scheduling, paid time off, administrative support, continuing education and CME support, and opportunities for career growth.

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 the ability to function within a team.
The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future, with 30 days’ notice; periodic motor vehicle checks may then be conducted.

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 quality of life and support residents in remaining healthy and independent.
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 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 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.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.