Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Community Health Centers Of The Rutland Region
Location: Rutland
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description COMMUNITY HEALTH: Community
Health is a primary care network that provides
nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental,
behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care,
a culture of community and quality health care that almost
everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal
opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work
environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations
in Rutland and southern Addison counties. POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides health care to the geriatric population in a specialized
program and performs selective medical services within the Skilled
Nursing Facility (SNF) setting through a collaborative agreement
with a supervising MD/DO. Responsibilities include conducting
annual wellness visits, along with other routine and specialized
assessments, to ensure comprehensive care for older adults.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Obtains complete medical history and
physical examination on patients. • Reviews medical records. •
Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures. • Establishes presumptive diagnosis. •
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. • Develops
a therapeutic plan for patient. • Sutures wounds. • Prepares
written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances. •
Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment
instructions. • Provides recommendations regarding health and
illness prevention. • Recommend community resource to meet
patient/family needs. • Performs independent evaluations and
treatment procedures in emergency situations. • Provides monitoring
and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains patient
confidentiality KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 3-5
years Primary Care Practice Experience or geriatric setting
preferred Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
program. Licensed for Nurse Practitioner license in the state of
Vermont. Strong inpatient skill set. Quality-focused team player.
Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving
skills. Ability to function effectively as part of a
multi-disciplinary team. Effective oral and written communication
skills. Commitment to providing exceptional patient care. BENEFITS:
Community Health seeks to offer our Providers a very robust
benefits package: Market leading compensation – commensurate with
experience. Generous bonus opportunity. Up to $10,000 in relocation
expenses. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement plan –
403(b) with employer match. Paid malpractice insurance. Generous
leave time: up to 4 weeks plus holidays. Work-life balance with
4-day work weeks. On-Call 3 weeks per year on average. CME leave (1
week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year) Opportunities to apply
for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.
Keywords: Community Health Centers Of The Rutland Region, Pittsfield , Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Rutland, Massachusetts
