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Yukerja Summary
The Remote Memory Support Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) role at Vera Whole Health is curated from Himalayas (category Kesehatan). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Job Description Summary
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We are seeking a highly skilled and empathetic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our telehealth team. This specialized role focuses on providing comprehensive memory assessment and care through a virtual platform. You will be responsible for conducting cognitive screenings managing the symptoms of patients living with dementia.A portion of this role involves managing the complex behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), ensuring that both patients and their caregivers have a clear, medically sound path forward from the comfort of their homes.
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Key Responsibilities
Virtual Assessments: Conduct comprehensive telehealth evaluations for patients with memory concerns, including detailed clinical histories and remote physical/neurological observations.
Cognitive Screening: Administer and interpret validated remote assessment tools (e.g., Mini-Cog, MoCA, SLUMS) todeterminethe stage and type of cognitive impairment.
Psychiatric Management: Diagnose and manage neuropsychiatric complications such as agitation, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
Caregiver Support: Educate families on disease progression, safety planning (wandering, driving), and behavioral de-escalation techniques.
Documentation:Maintainelectronic health records (EHR) in compliance with Florida state regulations and HIPAA standards for telehealth.
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensure: Must hold a current, unencumbered Florida APRN license with prescriptive authority.
Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
Clinical Experience:Minimum of 2–3 years of experience specifically in geriatrics, neurology, or a dedicated memory care settingpreferred.
Telehealth Proficiency: Experience conducting video-based clinical visits and comfort troubleshooting basic technology issues with elderly patients and their families.
Specialized Knowledge: Working knowledge ofthe CMS Cognitive Assessment & Care Plan requirementsand the nuances of dementia-related behavioral health.
Technical Requirements
Access to a private, secure, and quiet workspace.
High-speed internet connection capable of supporting high-definition video conferencing.
Proficiencywith cloud-based EHR systems and telehealth platforms.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision).
Flexible scheduling and the elimination of a daily commute.
Originally posted on Himalayas