Dementia Care Nurse Practitioner

Synapticure; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases. As a Dementia Care Nurse Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing dementia through innovative telehealth solutions. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, a supportive remote-first work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in geriatric care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote work stipend

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Generous sick leave

Paid time off

Annual bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing or equivalent with at least 2 years of APRN experience.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric and neurological patient care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and managing dementia through telehealth and in-person visits.
• Collaborating with neurologists and care teams to provide optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Dementia Management

Telehealth

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

NP Certificate Program Graduate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Slack

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About Synapticure

As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers and health plans, including CMS' new GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

Job Duties – What You'll Be Doing

1. The DCNP practice includes diagnosing, treating, and managing dementia and other acute episodic illnesses through comprehensive and acute care visits, promoting early detection of change, and timely treatment. It may also include:
2. Telehealth comprehensive and acute visits with patients and caregivers
3. Annual visits to monitor implementation of dementia care plans
4. Facilitation of appointments with consultants when the treatment plan needs to be reassessed (e.g., new behavioral complications)
5. Providing dementia education and management skills to caregivers
6. Taking urgent calls during daytime hours, on call rotation, managing or triaging problems, and communicating with community primary care physicians
7. Ordering and interpreting appropriate lab and diagnostic testing and adjusting treatment plans accordingly
8. The DCNP collaborates with Synapticure's neurologists/dementia specialists, interdisciplinary care team, and community PCPs to provide excellent dementia care to patients and caregivers
9. Maintaining appropriate and compliant documentation within our EMR (electronic medical record)
10. Collaborating with local and regional operations and clinical leadership to achieve goals
11. Supporting strategic initiatives regarding the GUIDE program
12. Providing an excellent customer experience to foster high customer satisfaction/retention
13. Practicing ethically and in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Practice of their profession and Board Certification
14. Following all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws
15. Assisting in the development of evidence-based training and education materials for patients, caregivers, Care Navigators, and public audiences

Requirements – What We Look For In You

1. Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program Graduate
2. Current Nurse Practitioner credentialing body certificate
3. Active, unrestricted APRN licensure
4. At least 2 years of experience as an APRN in primary care, internal medicine, geriatric care, neurology, or equivalent
5. Working knowledge of Geriatrics and care of Geriatric/Neurology patients
6. Ability to take medical histories, perform examinations, assessments, and implement appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans in collaboration with a supervising neurologist
7. Timely documentation
8. Managing a busy clinical schedule while minimizing patient wait times
9. Comfort with multiple communication and documentation platforms (EMR, Slack, email, etc)
10. Ability to assess psychosocial needs of patients and their families in a culturally diverse environment
11. Knowledge of assessment and treatment of dementia, including psychological, behavioral, and medical aspects
12. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team
13. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, collaborative environment; able to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
14. Attend weekly debriefing sessions with the clinical team to review cases and discuss issues, problem-solving strategies, resource needs, and communication techniques
15. Use integrated workflow management technology for care delivery and data collection
16. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, teammates, and healthcare and community service providers
17. Experience with electronic medical records and/or other innovative technologies

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience as an APRN in a gerontology and/or dementia care setting
2. Clinical research experience in AD/ADRD and knowledge of current research landscape related to dementia care and treatment
3. Bilingual, with verbal and written fluency in Spanish to support a diverse population of patients and caregivers

We're founded by a patient and caregiver, and we're a remote-first company. This means our values are at the heart of everything we do, and while we're located all across the country, these principles unify us around a common identity:

• Relentless focus on patients and caregivers, providing an exceptional experience for every patient, putting them first in everything we do.
• Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease, meeting the challenge with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and hope.
• Seek to understand and stay curious, listening to one another, our partners, patients, and caregivers, communicating with authenticity and humility.
• Embrace the opportunity, energized by our mission, with a bias toward action.

Benefits for Full-time Employees:

• Remote-first design with work from home stipend
• Competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contribution from day 1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance and Disability
• Generous sick leave and paid time off
• Fast growth company with opportunities to progress in your career

Salary and Benefits: Position is full-time/exempt with a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance. Salary range depends on experience.

Travel Requirements: Fully remote position with necessary technology provided; occasional travel to Chicago, IL, or other locations may be expected.