Nurse Practitioner- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

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

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis 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 DescriptionJob DutiesPerforms 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 ProvidersParticipates 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 & AbilitiesAbility 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 ExperienceExperience 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.EducationEducation 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, RegistrationCurrently 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 TypeSalaryMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.