Location & Practice Overview

This role is based in skilled nursing facilities in the Chicago area, where the Nurse Practitioner delivers onsite medical care as part of a multi-specialty provider model coordinated with facility clinical teams.

Practice Setting Skilled nursing facilities
Care Model Onsite facility-based practice
Geographic Area Chicago, Illinois
Practice Type Multi-specialty post-acute support

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive medical assessments of facility residents and identify acute or chronic conditions requiring intervention.
  • Diagnose conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response.
  • Conduct medication reviews, monitor treatment effectiveness, and respond promptly to changes in resident status.
  • Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, participate in care planning discussions, and support transitions between care settings.
  • Educate residents and families on diagnoses, medications, and treatment strategies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.

The role centers on direct clinical management within the skilled nursing environment, with emphasis on timely intervention and continuity of medical care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold the required Illinois credentials and demonstrate clinical readiness to manage medically complex residents.

Education
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Licensure
Active unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in Illinois
Certification
Current board certification as FNP or AGNP
Prescriptive Authority
Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility)
Preferred Experience
Two years of clinical experience, ideally in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings

Compensation & Benefits

The published range is for this part-time weekend role, with additional variable compensation opportunities available.

  • Compensation: $35,000–$55,000
  • Additional variable, performance-based compensation opportunities
  • Full malpractice insurance coverage including tail, at no cost to the clinician
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Clinician referral incentive of up to $3,000

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time, Non-Exempt
Work Days Every Saturday and Sunday
Work Location Onsite at skilled nursing facilities
Coverage Model Recurring weekend clinical coverage

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The position serves residents living in skilled nursing facilities who require ongoing medical oversight in a post-acute and long-term care environment.

Primary Population Older adults and medically complex residents
Clinical Context Skilled nursing and long-term care
Acuity Profile Residents with acute changes and multiple chronic conditions
Care Needs Ongoing clinical attention, rehabilitation support, and coordinated long-term services

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on medical management of residents in the skilled nursing setting, with attention to both acute issues and chronic disease control.

Primary Focus Acute and chronic medical condition management
Key Service Area Geriatric and post-acute medical care
Supporting Activities Medication regimen review and diagnostic evaluation
Outcome Orientation Functional support and reduction of preventable hospitalizations

Role Highlights

This position is structured specifically around consistent weekend coverage within a multi-specialty skilled nursing support model.

  • Dedicated every-weekend clinical coverage rather than a standard weekday or rotating schedule
  • Integration into a multi-specialty framework that includes internal medicine alongside psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry services
  • Consistent referral flow that allows focus on direct patient care without building an independent caseload
  • Part-time structure designed for clinicians seeking regular weekend-only practice in the skilled nursing environment

About Vitae Health Systems

Vitae Health Systems is a multi-specialty healthcare provider organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago. The organization delivers medical and behavioral health services to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care communities across the Midwest and East Coast, supporting more than 300 facilities.

Founded 2018
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois
Geographic Reach Midwest and East Coast
Facilities Supported More than 300 skilled nursing and long-term care communities
Clinical Services Internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the exact number of weekend hours specified?
The posting confirms coverage every Saturday and Sunday but does not list daily shift length or total weekly hours. Candidates should confirm expected hours during the recruitment process.
Does Illinois full practice authority apply to this role?
Prescriptive authority in Illinois may operate under a collaborative agreement or full practice authority status. Full practice authority requires 4,000 hours of qualifying clinical experience after national certification plus 250 hours of relevant continuing education. Candidates should verify their current credentials with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Is prior skilled nursing experience required?
Two years of clinical experience is preferred, with particular interest in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute settings. It is not listed as a strict mandatory minimum.
Which Nurse Practitioner certifications are accepted?
The employer identifies Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) board certifications as examples of acceptable credentials.
How does variable compensation work for this position?
The posting notes opportunities for additional variable, performance-based compensation beyond the published range. The precise calculation method and productivity expectations are not detailed in the available information.

Weekend Nurse Practitioner Career Opportunity in Chicago

This weekend Nurse Practitioner opportunity with Vitae Health Systems is suited to advanced practice clinicians seeking a consistent part-time schedule in post-acute and long-term care. Unlike positions built around conventional weekday coverage, this role requires availability every Saturday and Sunday at skilled nursing facilities in the Chicago area. The multi-specialty care model provides an established clinical framework, with internal medicine working alongside behavioral health and podiatry services. For qualified FNP and AGNP clinicians, the position combines recurring weekend responsibilities, facility-based patient care, and additional performance-based compensation opportunities.

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