Nurse Practitioner

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Boca Raton, FL.

The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center's mission is to meet the complex needs of persons with memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), and their families through a comprehensive array of services, compassionate and innovative programs of care, research, and education. Our intention is to treat each person as an individual, with dignity and respect, enabling each client to function at his or her personal best while maximizing their quality of life.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Initiates and leads the comprehensive memory evaluation clinical process conducted by an interdisciplinary team of geriatric specialists in consultation with the patient’s personal physician/health care provider.  The evaluation addresses the nature, extent, and cause of memory problems. 

• Performs an extensive, memory-focused history and physical assessment. This includes a review of all current medications, a screening of emotional factors that may affect memory, and a screening of cognitive functions, including memory.  Meets with family members/caregivers for their concerns and questions.

• Remains attentive and responsive to the patient’s and the family member’s/significant other’s needs.

• Works with the patient’s existing health care providers to obtain necessary laboratory work and neuro-imaging studies.

• Determines next steps in the process, such as appropriate (medically necessary) referrals for neuropsychological testing.

• Meets with the patient and family at the feedback session to review the test results and recommendations. Forward evaluation reports to the patient’s treating physician(s)/health care providers. 

• Leads and participates in the Clinic’s interprofessional case conferences, held at least twice weekly, and prepares written reports to share with the patient/family and health care providers.

• Works closely with the Clinical Director, the Center’s Director, each member of the team/staff, the Day Center, the MD collaborator, and the Medical Director in order to meet the complex needs of the persons we serve, exemplifies our philosophy of the College of Nursing and guides students’ practicum experiences.

• Performing other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; and one year of appropriate experience.

Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in accordance with Chapter 464,


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:


Doctor of Nursing Practice

Adult-Gerontology ANCC Certification

Salary:

$100,00.00 per year.

College or Department:

College of Nursing: Memory Wellness Center

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-22

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.