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

University of Louisville Physicians; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a dedicated APRN to provide comprehensive primary and post-acute geriatric care in long-term care and assisted living facilities. You will manage a caseload of older adults with complex multi-system conditions and support recovery through coordinated care plans.

The role requires MSN or DNP, Kentucky RN/APRN licenses, AGPCNP/AGACNP board certification (FNP considered with relevant experience), DEA and CSR, and BLS.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky RN and APRN licenses.
• Board-certified AGPCNP or AGACNP; FNP may be considered with geriatric/palliative experience.
• DEA registration and CSR.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive geriatric evaluations and wellness exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute changes and complex chronic conditions.
• Develop and monitor post-acute rehabilitation and transitional care plans.

Skills

Geriatric care

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autonomous clinical practice

Education

MSN or DNP

KY RN & APRN license

Board-certified AGPCNP/AGACNP

DEA registration & CSR

BLS certification

Job description

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.

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.

Additional Job Description

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.