About the position
If you got into healthcare to make a difference, you’re in the right place. We’re looking for a values-driven, mission-focused, dynamic TX based Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about working with seniors (and their families), especially those navigating challenges with dementia. Someone who is searching for a workplace and culture that is as committed to them as they are their patients. If that’s you, read on! At Rippl, we are a passionate, impatient, slightly irreverent, people-obsessed group of optimists & doers intent on building a movement to bring dementia care to our aging population. We believe there is no more noble mission than caring for people at this critical stage of life, and we’re ready to take action. We’re reimagining what dementia care for seniors can be. By leveraging an obsession with supporting our clinicians, a new care model and disruptive technology, we are pioneering an entirely new way to democratize senior access to high quality, wrap-around dementia care, for seniors and their families and caregivers. Helping them stay healthier, at home longer, and out of the ER and hospital.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evidence-based diagnostic evaluations (primarily via telehealth) for individuals presenting with signs of dementia or other neurocognitive disorders
- Perform intake assessments for new patients entering Rippl’s care programs
- Utilize cognitive, behavioral, and psychopharmacological assessment tools to support accurate diagnosis
- Clearly communicate diagnostic findings to patients, caregivers, referring providers, and the internal Care Team
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans tailored to patient and caregiver needs
- Provide intermittent dementia-specific clinical visits, including medication adjustments for cognitive or behavioral symptoms and consultation for escalation in dementia-related behaviors
- Support reassessments as needed for patients experiencing significant change in condition
- Monitor caregiver strain and incorporate caregiver support into the overall plan of care
- Partner closely with Rippl Care Navigators, Social Workers, and Medical Directors
- Coordinate care with patients' existing medical teams, including primary care and specialists
- Ensure timely and compliant documentation of clinical encounters and care recommendations
- Adhere to all legal and ethical standards of clinical practice
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as an ARNP in one of the following states: WA, TX, or FL (willingness to license in other states a plus)
- Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care or Chronic Care management experience preferred
- Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire if requested
- Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills with experience managing patients with cognitive decline or dementia
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare technology tools (Athena preferred)
- Commitment to professional growth and ongoing learning in the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred experience with telehealth
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Remote work
