Nurse Practitioner – Dementia & Geriatric Specialty
About The Position
Nurse Practitioner – Dementia & Geriatric Specialty Practice at the top of your license. Build relationships. Change how dementia care is delivered. Do you want the time and support to truly care for older adults living with cognitive impairment—and the families who love them? Are you looking for a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your schedule is sustainable, and your work has deep meaning? We partner with primary care practices to deliver comprehensive dementia care — focused on early diagnosis, thoughtful planning, caregiver support, and longitudinal follow-up across the disease course. Why Nurse Practitioners Choose Us Autonomous, NP-led practice with physician collaboration and specialty support Daytime, weekday-focused schedule with flexibility and rare after-hours accommodations Hybrid role with meaningful work that can be done from home Longer visits and continuity of care—quality over volume Robust clinical support, including care coordinators, streamlined systems, and dementia-specific workflows Mentorship and specialty expertise in dementia and palliative care Clear growth pathways into team leadership, mentorship, and program development roles The Role Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with cognitive impairment ranging from MCI to advanced dementia. You will follow patients and families longitudinally, serving as a trusted clinical partner throughout diagnosis, progression, and care transitions.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in the state
- 3+ years of experience in geriatrics, neurology, dementia care, or related fields
- Strong communication skills with cognitively impaired patients and families
- Comfort with longitudinal care, caregiver dynamics, and end-of-life discussions
- A collaborative, thoughtful approach to complex care
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certification (PMHNP, AGNP, GS-C, or similar) preferred
Responsibilities
- Cognitive Assessment & Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive cognitive evaluations
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing (labs, imaging, neuropsychological assessments)
- Communicate diagnoses with clarity, compassion, and sensitivity
- Ongoing Cognitive & Symptom Management
- Develop and manage individualized, evidence-based care plans across all stages of dementia
- Partner with caregivers and care teams on behavioral and symptom management strategies
- Functional & Safety Assessment
- Assess ADLs, IADLs, mobility, fall risk, and home safety
- Recommend supportive services, assistive devices, and environmental modifications
- Care Coordination & Clinical Leadership
- Coordinate care across primary care, neurology, psychiatry, social work, therapy, and community resources
- Serve as a clinical escalation point for the interdisciplinary care team
- Care Partner Education & Support
- Educate caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and realistic expectations
- Provide support during crises, transitions, and emotionally complex situations
- Advance Care Planning & Future Preparedness
- Lead proactive planning to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and crisis escalation
- Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance directives, POLST forms, and surrogate decision-making
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
