Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty hospitals, from new-grad NP to senior and lead roles, with specializations in critical care, hospitalist medicine, and cardiovascular acute care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Geriatric is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in geriatric settings, including House Calls, outpatient practice, or facilities like SNF or assisted living.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and expertise of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
- May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Geriatric is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in geriatric settings, including House Calls, outpatient practice, or facilities like SNF or assisted living.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and expertise of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
- May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Who's Hiring
- Personalized Health Partners10
- Rush University Medical Center3
- Adelphi University1
- Urban Health Plan1
- UC San Francisco Academic1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner jobs.
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree required
- AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG national certification from AANP or ANCC
- Active unencumbered registered nurse and advanced practice license in the practice state
- Clinical experience in acute, critical, or progressive care settings
- BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
- Proficiency with electronic health records and inpatient clinical documentation systems
Tips for Your Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to acuity level
Hiring managers for acute care NP roles scan for specific patient acuity language. List the ICU, step-down, or rapid response settings you've worked in, and quantify the complexity of cases you managed, not just your general clinical hours.
Highlight your AGACNP certification explicitly
Many applicants list credentials after their name but bury the certifying body. Spell out your AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG credential and the certifying organization in a dedicated certifications section so ATS filters don't skip your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by inpatient service line
Acute care NP openings vary significantly by service line. Search specifically for cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, or surgical units rather than broad NP roles, since scope of practice and call requirements differ sharply across those specialties.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Most acute care NP interviews include a case presentation or bedside scenario. Practice walking through a sepsis or acute decompensated heart failure workup out loud, explaining your differential, orders, and disposition reasoning in real time.
Negotiate your collaborative practice agreement upfront
Before accepting an offer, ask for the collaborative practice agreement or supervising physician arrangement in writing. The scope it allows, including independent procedure privileges, affects your day-to-day practice more than base pay in many acute care settings.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners?
The most active employers for adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners right now are Personalized Health Partners, Rush University Medical Center, and Adelphi University, and the most openings are in West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large academic health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of acute care NP roles.
How many adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 0% of adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most acute care NP work. Remote and telehealth roles that do exist tend to cluster in post-discharge follow-up, transitional care management, and remote patient monitoring programs.
How do you become an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner?
You first earn a registered nursing license and gain clinical experience, ideally in a critical care or acute care setting. You then complete a graduate-level AGACNP program, either an MSN or DNP, with supervised clinical hours in acute care populations. After graduating, you sit for national certification through the AANP or ANCC, then apply for state APRN licensure before practicing.
How do you get hired as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with little experience?
New AGACNP graduates should prioritize residency or fellowship programs at large health systems, which are designed specifically to bridge the gap between graduation and independent practice. During your interview, emphasize your graduate clinical rotation sites, the complexity of patients you managed, and any procedures you performed. Hospitals with high census and teaching designations are more likely to hire and train new acute care NPs.
What does the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most health systems run a two-to-three stage process. An initial screening with HR or a nurse recruiter is followed by a panel interview with the medical director, a supervising physician, and a nurse manager. Many programs include a clinical case scenario or a brief skills demonstration. Final steps typically involve credentialing paperwork and a privileging review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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