Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) RN

Kindred Healthcare is hiring LTAC RNs for our long-term acute care hospital in Louisville, KY. Our LTAC cares for medically complex patients who require extended acute care services beyond what a traditional hospital can provide. Responsibilities: • Manage patients with complex, chronic conditions including ventilator dependency, wound care, IV antibiotics and multiple comorbidities • Wean patients from mechanical ventilation in collaboration with respiratory therapy • Administer complex medication regimens and monitor for drug interactions • Coordinate discharge planning with case managers and social workers • Provide emotional support to patients and families during extended hospitalizations