Copy of Nurse Practitioner (Virtual - Dementia Care)

Rippl Care • FL

135d • $117,000 - $135,000

About The Position

At Rippl, we are a passionate, impatient, slightly irreverent, people-obsessed group of optimists & doers intent on building a movement to bring dementia care to our aging population. We believe there is no more noble mission than caring for people at this critical stage of life, and we’re ready to take action. We’re reimagining what dementia care for seniors can be. By leveraging an obsession with supporting our clinicians, a new care model and disruptive technology, we are pioneering an entirely new way to democratize senior access to high quality, wrap-around dementia care, for seniors and their families and caregivers. Helping them stay healthier, at home longer, and out of the ER and hospital.

Requirements

• An unrestricted, current Texas state license to work as an advanced practice registered nurse (board certified).
• Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care or Chronic Care management experience preferred.
• Unrestricted ability & willingness to license in other 50 states per business needs.
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire if requested.
• A deep passion for taking care of older patients and developing longitudinal care relationships with them and their families.
• Interest in learning a new skill set and pioneering a new workforce.
• Comfort and/or experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• 1-2+ years of experience managing older adult patients in outpatient, inpatient or long-term care settings (preferred but not required).
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare technology tools (Athena preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to function independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with telehealth.
• Commitment to professional growth and ongoing learning in the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality therapeutic alliances with patients and their caregivers, providing direct patient care for dementia issues.
• Guide patients and their families through the journey of dementia.
• Lead interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and consultations to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
• Provide ongoing cognitive, behavioral and psychopharmacological assessments and treatments.
• Evaluate caregiver stress and strain through a validated assessment and support care plan to improve.
• Coordinate patient care with primary care providers and specialists, nurses and home health aides, including handling more complex cases.
• Coordinate patient care and caregiver support with Rippl social workers and Care Navigators.
• Assist in advanced care planning for both patients and families.
• Stay informed about current research, best practices, and evidence-based treatments in dementia care through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards of practice, including maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional boundaries.

Benefits

• Development, mentoring and training programs designed to help you chart your dream career and make sure you are learning everything you need to know as you gain more responsibility.
• Fast growth company with opportunities to take on more responsibility or develop into new roles.
• Flexible work environment and the opportunity to work from home.
• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• Life insurance and Disability.
• Remote Work stipend.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees