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Nurse Practitioner - Dementia Care Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
May 22, 2025
Description The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of GERIATRICS patients, provide patient/family education, and promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered. Potential for clinical duties in West Los Angeles community clinics. Salary range: $89.06-$127.19/hourly Qualifications MSN in Adult- Gero Acute Care, Adult- Gero Primary Care or FNP Specialty- required CA RN and CA NP license-required National Certification in NP specialty- required BLS certification from AHA or ARC -required NPI #, DEA #,Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES Working knowledge of Geriatrics and care of Geriatric patients-required Previous experience working in dementia care- preferred Willingness to work and travel to multiple sites including West Los Angeles community clinics-required Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-required Ability to set priorities-required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required