Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across health systems, long-term care facilities, hospice organizations, and outpatient clinics, from new-grad NP roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in dementia care, palliative medicine, and chronic disease management. 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
- Urban Health Plan1
- UC San Francisco Academic1
- Hackensack Meridian Health1
- iTrust Wellness Group1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in gerontology nurse practitioner jobs.
- Active AGNP-C or GNP-BC certification from a nationally recognized credentialing body
- Current unrestricted RN and NP licensure in the state of employment
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited program
- Minimum of one to three years of clinical experience with geriatric or older adult populations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in long-term care or ambulatory settings
- Experience conducting comprehensive geriatric assessments including cognitive and functional evaluations
Tips for Your Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume for care settings
Long-term care employers want to see your experience with geriatric syndromes like delirium, falls, and polypharmacy, not just general NP duties. List the specific care settings you've worked in and the patient populations you've managed, since a skilled nursing facility and an outpatient geriatrics clinic recruit very differently.
Verify your AGNP-C or GNP-BC status
Many gerontology NP postings require an active Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Acute Care NP certification. Confirm your certification acronym matches what the job listing specifies, and note your recertification date, since some employers ask for a minimum validity window before they'll extend an offer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists gerontology 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 care model type
Filter openings by whether the role is fee-for-service, value-based, or PACE-model, since your documentation style and performance expectations will differ sharply. Applying to PACE programs when your background is acute-care hospital work often leads to early-stage rejections you can avoid with more targeted searching.
Prepare for geriatric-specific interview scenarios
Interviewers for gerontology NP roles commonly present case scenarios involving end-of-life goals-of-care conversations or complex medication reconciliation for patients on ten or more drugs. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud, including how you involve the patient's family and coordinate with social work.
Negotiate scope and on-call expectations explicitly
Gerontology NP contracts vary widely on whether you have prescriptive authority for Schedule II medications, how after-hours calls are handled, and whether a collaborating physician is on-site or remote. Clarify these terms before accepting, since they affect your workload and your liability more than your base compensation alone.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most gerontology nurse practitioners?
The most active employers for gerontology nurse practitioners right now are Personalized Health Partners, Urban Health Plan, and UC San Francisco Academic, and the most openings are in West Virginia, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large geriatric service lines and multi-site long-term care operators tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many gerontology nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 0% of gerontology nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most geriatric care settings. Telehealth roles are most common in care management, medication review, and behavioral health support for older adults, while direct clinical positions in skilled nursing or PACE programs almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a gerontology nurse practitioner?
You start by earning your RN license, then completing a master's or doctoral NP program with a gerontology or adult-gerontology focus. After graduating, you sit for the AGNP-C exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the GNP-BC through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Once certified, you apply for NP licensure in your state and meet any state-specific collaborative practice or supervision requirements before seeing patients independently.
Can you get hired as a gerontology nurse practitioner with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire new-graduate gerontology NPs, particularly long-term care groups and hospice organizations that offer structured residency or mentorship programs. Your best leverage is clinical hours completed in geriatric or palliative care settings during your NP training. Highlighting any rotations in skilled nursing facilities, memory care units, or adult day programs on your resume helps you compete against candidates with post-graduate experience.
What does the gerontology nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen conducted by a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership, collaborating physicians, and sometimes a director of nursing. You'll likely face clinical scenario questions around managing complex geriatric patients and goals-of-care discussions. Some employers also include a brief chart review exercise or ask you to walk through a sample SOAP note to assess your documentation approach before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to gerontology nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to gerontology nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, long-term care operators, hospice organizations, and outpatient geriatric clinics across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, experience level, and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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