Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float

Primary Health Care•Des Moines, IA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Health Care (PHC) is seeking a Float Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient care services across its various clinic sites in the Des Moines metro, Ames, and Marshalltown areas, as well as potentially at Outreach Project sites. This role involves working collaboratively with a Patient Care Team to deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including those experiencing homelessness or facing barriers to healthcare access. PHC is committed to providing healthcare regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay, offering a spectrum of medical and dental services. The position offers opportunities for professional development through PHC's training programs and exposure to various medical specialties and patient populations.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Experience with and demonstrates patient-centered care.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Good listening skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; willingness and ability to learn database applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong professional skills with the ability to interact with others in a calm, empathetic, and efficient manner.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate difficult situations and work effectively with and serve a diverse population in various environments.
Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.
Outstanding problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.
Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa; Board Certified as appropriate for license/specialty; current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA); current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association; current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health; valid driver’s license and insurance.
Must be obtained during introductory period if not current.

Nice To Haves

Community Health Center experience
Prior clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Bilingual, verbal, and written language proficiency in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC.
Obtains medical histories and performs examinations to diagnose and treat patients in person or via telemedicine.
Orders diagnostic tests, including radiology and laboratory studies, and interprets results.
Writes medical orders and prescriptions.
Performs approved procedures.
Provides patient and family education and counseling.
Codes patient encounters accurately.
Maintains and monitors electronic medical records, including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries, ensuring complete documentation within the designated PHC time frame.
Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame.
Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities.
Collaborates with Patient Care Team members to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the team.
Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including risk management, medical records/peer review, accreditation requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Leads, mentors, trains, and educates employees, students, and residents.
Participates in research as desired.