Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary :

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

The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center is a unique and integral component of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and is grounded in the College’s philosophy of caring.

Our 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.

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 duties as assigned.

The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education.

Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks :

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers :

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO / HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -

Flexible work arrangement plans -

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff / Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.

For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code required.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills :

Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code.

One-year appropriate experience.

Adult-Gerontology ANCC Certification.

Salary : $90,000 per year.

$90,000 per year.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department :

CON : Memory Wellness Center

Location : Boca Raton

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

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

Application Deadline :

2024-07-10