RN Job
Nurse Practitioner – Dementia Care Specialist
Job Description
The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725).
The NP will provide and coordinate the care of GERIATRICS patients, provide patient/family education, and promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered. Potential for clinical duties in West Los Angeles community clinics.
Qualifications
- MSN in Adult- Gero Acute Care, Adult- Gero Primary Care or FNP Specialty- required
- CA RN and CA NP license-required
- National Certification in NP specialty- required
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC -required
- NPI #, DEA #, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES
- Working knowledge of Geriatrics and care of Geriatric patients-requiredPrevious experience working in dementia care- preferredWillingness to work and travel to multiple sites including West Los Angeles community clinics-required
- Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-requiredAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required
- Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-requiredAbility to set priorities-required
- Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required
- Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-requiredNP1 : less than 6 months exp (80.34/hourly) – will consider new grad NPs with relevant clinical experience
About the Hospital
UCLA Health hospitals ranked #1 in both Los Angeles and California and rose to #3 nationally in an annual evaluation published today by U.S. News & World Report - the highest set of rankings UCLA has received in its history.
UCLA Health once again earned a coveted spot on the national honor roll, which names only the 20 hospitals that provide the highest-quality care across a wide range of procedures and conditions.
