APRN Leesburg ALF

Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner

The Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical care to patients in assisted living facilities. This role is responsible for facility rounds, patient assessments, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, care coordination, and follow-up management. The APRN collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality post-acute patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently examine patients and obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Perform routine facility rounds and patient assessments
• Adhere to proper charting and documentation protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Analyze test results, diagnose conditions, and communicate findings to patients and staff
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments as appropriate
• Submit patient care plans and goals for periodic physician review
• Promote preventive care and provide patient education on disease management, hygiene, and nutrition
• Administer immunizations and vaccinations as required
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary
• Report deaths and contagious diseases to appropriate governmental agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Current Florida APRN license in good standing
• Current National Board Certification
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum one (1) year post-acute or skilled nursing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Strong initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care

Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Malpractice insurance including tail coverage

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Supervisory Physician and Post-Acute Executive Director

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to use computers, printers, and scanners
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Ability to reach with hands and arms to handle or feel objects