Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN (weekend rounding)

Curana Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities. Providers perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support preventative care and long-term wellness. The role includes regular facility rounds, monitoring residents’ health, educating residents and caregivers, coordinating care with families and interdisciplinary teams, and supporting efforts to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Providers practice with autonomy and receive support from physicians, operational teams, technology, and data-driven tools. This is a PRN role focused on weekend rounding and requires travel to 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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive opportunities.
• Performance bonuses tied to clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Leadership development and career advancement pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level