Manager Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program: Memory & Cognitive Disorders
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The Manager of Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program oversees the clinical services and staff in the Memory and Cognitive Disorders Program, and its associates.
- This role works collaboratively with the department Director to oversee the patient care, operational budget, patient volume, strategic growth, and regulatory compliance.
- This role engages staff, manages staff performance and development, and serves as a clinical educator.
- The manager leads continuous quality improvement initiatives and ensures high quality patient care and patient satisfaction.
- Participates in developing and modifying policies, procedures, and protocols as needed.
- Responsible for daily productivity management and onboarding new staff.
- The manager enhances the patient experience through coordination of care across the continuum and links patients to appropriate services.
- In addition to the above, this position is also responsible for providing patient care in the role of a clinical nurse navigator.
- The nurse navigator is a registered nurse responsible for the seamless coordination of care with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses.
- The Navigator coordinates care in conjunction with the physicians from time of diagnosis or admission through discharge or up to end of life.
- May assume other nurse navigator responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Five years’ experience in an acute hospital or healthcare environment required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Neurology preferred.
- Master’s degree in the Neurosciences field preferred.
License Required:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
License Preferred:
- N/A
Certifications Required:
- BLS Certification required.
Certifications Preferred:
- N/A