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Nurse Practitioner (hybrid in-person / telemedicine)
Vanguard Eldercare Medical Group Merrillville, IN

Nurse Practitioner (hybrid in-person / telemedicine)

Vanguard Eldercare Medical Group
Merrillville, IN
Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.
  • $95,000 to $120,000 Yearly
  • Full-Time
Job Description

About the Position: Commencement Bonus, Relocation Reimbursement

As a Nurse Practitioner at Vanguard Eldercare, you will have the opportunity ease the suffering of an aging population afflicted with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other neurocognitive disorders in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Experience the autonomy of private practice, but with an assigned caseload, the collaboration of corporate clinical leadership, and the administrative support of our in-house scheduling, coding, and billing departments.

Function as part of a multidisciplinary team which works to actively promote patient safety, functionality, and dignity. Your contributions will include:

  • Combination of in-person and telemedicine visits
  • Evaluate and manage psychotropic medications; including pre-authorizations
  • Document the need and extent of services for each patient. Create treatment plans.
  • Participate in “on-call” telephone coverage schedule
  • Collaborate with our clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers with whom you share patients
  • Create and maintain positive professional relationships with client facilities, patients, and their families
  • Travel daily to assigned facilities from your home

In return for your excellent clinical care, some of the benefits Vanguard offers you:

  • Industry leading salary
  • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision
  • Paid time off, plus 7 paid holidays
  • Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
  • State licensing reimbursement, including DEA

Minimum requirements:

  • Proof of Nurse Practitioner board certification and license, or immediately license eligible
  • Master’s in Nursing from an accredited university
  • dual licensing in Michigan (preferred, but not required)
  • Pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
  • Complete the credentialing process

EEOC Statement:

Vanguard Eldercare Medical Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company Description
Vanguard Eldercare Medical Group is the largest provider of psychiatric and neurobehavioral health services to seniors residing in extended care facilities in Indiana and Michigan. We are currently partnered with over 300 facilities in this region. Our consulting team of Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide specialized, on-site care to this frail and vulnerable population.
Why Work Here?
Ease patient suffering, advance patient dignity, support families, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

At GuideStar Eldercare, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our shared patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity. Led by CEO/Founder, Dr. Steven Posar, our innovative care does not end with patient diagnosis and treatment. We work with long-term care facilities on complex medical management issues and regulatory compliance that help facilities establish and maintain high standards of care and compliance. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about the geriatric population, intrigued by neurobehavioral science, and ready to make a difference in a population struggling with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurodegenerative disorders. To join a team with a mission that is more than words, apply today!

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Merrillville, IN
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