Nurse Practitioner- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

MercyCare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyCare in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner specializing in geriatrics to support memory health services. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to assess, diagnose, and plan patient-centered care across hospital and clinic settings.

You will lead care coordination for older adults, perform examinations, order and interpret tests, manage medications, and educate families. Iowa ARNP licensure is required; DAWN Dementia Care Specialist Certification (DDSC) within six

Qualifications

• Must hold an Iowa ARNP license and licensure requirements for practice.
• Experience in geriatrics or memory health is preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with a physician.
• Prescribe interventions and manage care plans with the team.
• Coordinate care with families and caregivers and ensure transitions.
• Lead clinical team activities and ensure compliance with safety and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (NP)

Iowa NP license

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner- Geriatric Nurse PractitionerApplylocations: 600 Building - Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104828**Work Shift**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Summary**This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the ARNP (Nurse Practitioner) who assists with clinical care, education and direction in the appropriate area(s). The ARNP works in collaboration with a physician and other team members to provide care to patients and their families.**Job Description**## Job Duties* Performs and documents complete, system-focused, and/or symptom specific physical and psychosocial examination.* Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, performing, interpreting, and supervising in the assessment process.* Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions in collaboration with the supervising physician.* Assists with the management of the plan of care through the evaluation, modification, and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy, change in condition, and to therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.* Assesses the needs of families and caregivers.* Synthesizes data from a variety of sources to make clinical judgments and decisions about appropriate recommendations and treatments.* Initiates appropriate referrals and performs consultations.* Demonstrates leadership of the health care team through teaching, coaching, and supporting to advance plan of care.* Maintains current knowledge regarding state and federal regulations impacting ARNP practice.* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.## Department Specific DutiesGeriatric Providers* Participates in call coverage specific to specialty.* Ensures accurate billing and coding for services provided in the hospital and office.* Communicates care plans and transitions of care to fellow providers in the team.## ## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* Ability to apply critical analytic thought to patient care.* Ability to assist physicians and nursing staff with all procedures.* Strong leadership qualities.* Exceptional communication skills.* Strong commitment to excellence.* Mercy Center for Memory Health - Ability to provide examinations and provide appropriate resources to patients, their families/care partners in the clinic and home setting.## ## Professional Experience* Experience in the evaluation and management of patients in specialty area.* Care Connections Clinic - Proven experience in the evaluation and management of patients in palliative and or hospice care.* Mercy Center for Memory Health - Experience in the evaluation and management of patients with changes in their cognitive abilities. Experience with dementia preferred.## ## Education* Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.* Mercy Center for Memory Health - Obtain the DAWN Dementia Care Specialist Certification (DDSC) within the first six months of hire.* Neonatal ICU - Graduate of an accredited program specializing in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is preferred, but Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will be considered with appropriate experience in the NICU setting.## Licensure, Certification, Registration* Currently licensed to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa required.* Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training not required for Care Connections or Geriatric Providers departments.* Care Connections Clinic only - Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance required.**Pay Rate Type**Salary