Geriatric Certified or Experienced Nurse Practitioner

The Role

The Kitwood NP provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with cognitive impairment ranging from MCI to advanced dementia. You will follow patients and families longitudinally, serving as a trusted clinical partner throughout diagnosis, progression, and care transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Cognitive Assessment & Diagnosis
• Conduct comprehensive cognitive evaluations
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing (labs, imaging, neuropsychological assessments)
• Communicate diagnoses with clarity, compassion, and sensitivity
• Ongoing Cognitive & Symptom Management
• Develop and manage individualized, evidence-based care plans across all stages of dementia
• Partner with caregivers and care teams on behavioral and symptom management strategies
• Functional & Safety Assessment
• Assess ADLs, IADLs, mobility, fall risk, and home safety
• Recommend supportive services, assistive devices, and environmental modifications
• Care Coordination & Clinical Leadership
• Coordinate care across primary care, neurology, psychiatry, social work, therapy, and community resources
• Serve as a clinical escalation point for the interdisciplinary care team
• Care Partner Education & Support
• Educate caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and realistic expectations
• Provide support during crises, transitions, and emotionally complex situations
• Advance Care Planning & Future Preparedness
• Lead proactive planning to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and crisis escalation
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance directives, POLST forms, and surrogate decision-making

Qualifications

• Active APRN licensure in the state
• 3+ years of experience in geriatrics, neurology, dementia care, or related fields
• Relevant certification (PMHNP, AGNP, GS-C, or similar) preferred
• Strong communication skills with cognitively impaired patients and families
• Comfort with longitudinal care, caregiver dynamics, and end-of-life discussions
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to complex care