Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric & Memory Health

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center seeks an experienced ARNP to support the Mercy Center for Memory Health in Cedar Rapids. You will perform exams, collaborate with physicians, manage diagnoses and therapy plans, and lead care coordination for patients and families.

The position emphasizes dementia care, with responsibilities spanning billing accuracy, transitions of care, and team education. Iowa licensure as ARNP is required, with DDSC certification pursued within six months.

Qualifications

• ARNP licensed in Iowa with dementia care experience preferred.
• DDSC certification expected within the first six months.
• Ability to lead a care team and coordinate complex plans.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical/psychosocial exams and document findings.
• Order/interpret diagnostics and manage the plan of care with physician input.
• Prescribe interventions and coordinate referrals and transitions of care.
• Participate in call coverage and ensure accurate billing/coding.
• Provide leadership and education to Mercy's care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Clinical reasoning

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensure

DDSC certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center seeks an experienced ARNP to support the Mercy Center for Memory Health in Cedar Rapids. You will perform exams, collaborate with physicians, manage diagnoses and therapy plans, and lead care coordination for patients and families.

The position emphasizes dementia care, with responsibilities spanning billing accuracy, transitions of care, and team education. Iowa licensure as ARNP is required, with DDSC certification pursued within six months.