RN: Nurse Coordinator, Dementia: Neurology

Nurse - Neurology

Shift: Monday through Friday days with no weekends and no holidays Department: Neurology Compensation: Base Pay Range: $71,677 - $106,122/Annually, based on experience

About The Job

MU Health Care is looking for a driven, compassionate, and highly collaborative nurse who thrives in complex, fast-evolving clinical environments and is passionate about advancing dementia care. The ideal candidate is a proactive critical thinker who brings sharp clinical judgment, anticipates patient needs, and confidently navigates nuanced situations with empathy and precision. They are an exceptional communicator who can translate complex treatment plans into clear, supportive guidance for patients and caregivers facing cognitive challenges. This individual values teamwork and accountability, seamlessly partnering across disciplines to ensure coordinated, high-quality care while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. Above all, we want someone who is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families, bringing energy, curiosity, and purpose to every interaction.

About Mu Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

Detailed Job Description

Provides triage, symptom management, and clinical decision support for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, routing patients to the appropriate level of care using evidence-based neurology and dementia care guidelines. Delivers direct outpatient nursing care, including comprehensive assessments, monitoring of Anti Amyloid Targeted Therapy (ATT) infusions, recognition and escalation of adverse events, and post-infusion follow-up. Educates patients and caregivers on dementia care, ATT infusion therapy, monitoring requirements, and care plans, using communication strategies appropriate for cognitive impairment. Coordinates the continuum of care from referral or urgent/emergent follow-up through infusion treatment and ongoing outpatient management, collaborating across neurology, radiology, pharmacy, infusion services, and support teams. Documents clinical care and collects, enters, and validates required registry and outcomes data (e.g., ATZ.net), supporting program safety monitoring, quality improvement, and performance evaluation. Serves as a liaison among physicians, nurses, technologists, and support staff to ensure timely communication, efficient workflows, and high-quality patient care. Participates in quality, process improvement, and accreditation-related activities, including adherence to documentation standards, review of outcomes data, and implementation of standard work. Assists with daily clinic operations, staff education, orientation of new employees, and training support as needed. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Three (3) years of RN experience. Three (3) years of related professional experience, including direct care, case management and leadership or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing degree. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.