Geriatric Post-Acute Long-Term Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Primary Location

UofL Phys Outpatient

Address

401 E. Chestnut St. Louisville, KY 40202

Shift

First Shift (United States of America) Job Description

Summary

UofL Health is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled APRN to provide comprehensive primary and post-acute care to residents within our long-term care and assisted living facilities. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of geriatric patients presenting with complex, multi-system chronic conditions and transitional post-acute recovery needs. This individual will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary medical team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care aimed at optimizing functional status and patient comfort.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive geriatric evaluations, admission physicals, and annual wellness exams. Diagnose and manage acute status changes, episodic illness, and complex chronic conditions. Formulate, implement, and monitor individualized post-acute rehabilitation and transitional care plans.

Prescribe medications, order diagnostic imaging, and interpret laboratory findings. Coordinate wound care treatments and monitor therapeutic rehabilitation milestones. Facilitate proactive updates and care conferences with residents, families, and legally authorized representatives.

Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and telephone triage support to facility nursing staff. Partner with the Medical Director, attending physicians, therapists, and social workers. Complete accurate, timely, and compliant point-of-care EMR documentation.

Palliative and end-of-life care as needed. Lead advance care planning conversations and clarify patient goals of care with families. Establish customized pain and symptom management protocols for residents with terminal illness.

Provide emotional and holistic support to residents and families navigating end-of-life transitions. Collaborate closely with community hospice agencies to ensure cohesive continuity of comfort care.

Required Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program. Active, unrestricted Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP).

Family NP (FNP) may be considered with previous experience in palliative or geriatric care. Valid DEA registration and state Controlled Substance Registration (CSR). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience and Competencies Minimum of two years of geriatric care with autonomous clinical experience managing older adults. Proven track record in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) environments. Advanced diagnostic acumen regarding polypharmacy, dementia behaviors, and frailty syndromes preferred.

Dedicated formal palliative care or hospice care also preferred.

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