Dementia Nurse Navigator — Home‑Based Care Innovator

Lange Recruiting; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Harmony is seeking a Dementia Nurse Navigator to join our interdisciplinary team and support families living with dementia. The role focuses on home visits, assessments, caregiver support, and care planning within a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates are RNs with dementia care experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Athena EHR. Training and certification are provided as part of our program.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license.
• Minimum 2 years in dementia care, geriatrics, home health, hospice, or primary care.
• Knowledge of dementia behaviors and caregiver stress.
• Experience conducting cognitive assessments (preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home safety assessments, identify risks, and provide practical recommendations.
• Perform MoCA cognitive assessments or coordinate alternative testing.
• Lead monthly caregiver support calls using GUIDE-compliant questions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and update care plans.
• Complete annual assessments with timely follow-up on safety or care changes.
• Educate caregivers on dementia progression, communication, safety, and symptom management.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in Athena.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, adult day programs, respite, and in-home supports.
• Complete medication reconciliation and identify when Advance Care Planning discussions are needed.

Skills

RN

Dementia care

Caregiver support

Documentation

EHRs

Independent work

Education

RN licensure (Virginia)

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

At Home Harmony is seeking a Dementia Nurse Navigator to join our interdisciplinary team and support families living with dementia. The role focuses on home visits, assessments, caregiver support, and care planning within a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates are RNs with dementia care experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Athena EHR. Training and certification are provided as part of our program.