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Job Description

Caring Support for Memory/Dementia Conditions

At Cedars-Sinai, we focus on delivering reliable knowledge and individualized, compassionate support to people with memory disorders. The Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders acts as a symbol of hope, bringing together Cedars-Sinai clinicians, scientists, patients, and families to improve memory care.

Thanks to a transformative gift from the Goldrich family, our center is at the forefront of developing new treatments and innovative ways to address memory disorders. Cedars-Sinai boasts nationally recognized specialists who offer the most advanced diagnostic services and treatments available today.

Our team brings together neurologists, geriatricians, nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists, social workers, genetic counselors, and pharmacists to deliver thorough memory care. Cedars-Sinai is one of the few programs in the country offering this wide variety of services. This ensures patients and their families get the support, information, and coordinated care they require.

Trust Cedars-Sinai for unparalleled memory care expertise, where compassionate care meets modern innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Conduct comprehensive assessments involving patients and their family members or caregivers.

+ Apply specialized screening tools to assess current and future needs related to memory disorders and cognitive impairments.

+ Provide dementia care management for a panel of patients with dementia and their caregivers.

+ Collaborate closely with neurologists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, social workers, genetic counselors, and pharmacists to deliver comprehensive care.

+ Participate in team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop coordinated care plans.

+ Collaborate with patients' primary care physicians to create personalized care plans that support independence and address the outstanding needs of each patient.

+ Monitor and modify care plans according to patient progress and feedback.

+ Provide mentorship and educational resources to patients and their families/caregivers to help them navigate the challenges of memory disorders.

+ Address questions and concerns, providing emotional support and reassurance.

+ Coordinate and administer follow-up visits to assess patient progress and adjust care plans as required.

+ Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

+ Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, care plans, and interactions in compliance with healthcare regulations.

+ Stay informed about the most recent research and evidence-based approaches concerning memory disorders and dementia care.

+ Attend relevant training and professional development sessions to improve skills and knowledge.

+ Encourage and support patients in maintaining as much independence as possible through personalized interventions and recommendations.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Master of Nursing Degree.

+ Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.

Experience:

+ One (1) plus years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner highly preferred in memory/dementia disorders.

Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

+ Current CA RN License.

+ Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.

+ National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

+ Current DEA License.

+ Current BLS (Life Support Certification) required.

**Req ID** : 13112

**Working Title** : Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurology Clinic (Memory/Dementia) - Full Time - 8hr Days

**Department** : Neurology

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Nursing

**Job Specialty** : Advanced Practice (RN)

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $150,238.40 - $240,385.60

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.