Geriatric Medicine APP with Trager Institute/Optimal Aging Clinic - Louisville, KY

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Louisville Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine is hiring a full-time Geriatric APRN. You will join a multidisciplinary team at the Trager Institute for Optimal Aging. Your role includes providing full-scope primary and consultative care for older adults. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Primary or Acute Care).
• Active RN license, APRN state licensure, and national certification (e.g., from AANP or ANCC).
• Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and patience to support complex, aging populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary and consultative services at the Trager Optimal Aging Clinic.
• Provide medical management within local nursing home settings.
• Focus on long-term care and chronic illness stabilization.
• Promote health maintenance for high-acuity patients in community settings.
• Serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff.
• Functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff.
• Participates in clinical research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior