Nurse Practitioner

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES•West Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UCS Healthcare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for its West Des Moines, Iowa MAT clinic. The Nurse Practitioner delivers care in an integrated healthcare setting and provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and care coordination while maintaining accurate and timely patient records. The role works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple programs and locations, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. Occasional travel between clinic locations and medication units may be required. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to demonstrate professional growth and competence, uphold UCS Healthcare’s core values, provide compassionate patient-centered care, and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team. The role must comply with applicable federal, state, and agency policies and regulations, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and CARF standards. The position is full-time at 32 or 40 hours per week. UCS Healthcare describes itself as an integrated healthcare nonprofit that prioritizes people, mutual respect, inclusion, employee growth, and community impact. The company offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package and pays for a vast majority of employees’ health insurance premiums. It also highlights family-friendly policies and practices to support working parents and employees’ well-being.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Current Iowa ARNP license.
Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
DEA and CSA registrations.
Ability to work effectively within a team and take direction.
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Strong oral, written, and computer skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer and other office equipment.
Valid driver’s license and liability insurance or an equivalent means of reliable personal transportation and coverage, as travel within Iowa may be necessary.
Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Two years of experience working in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, family practice, or an integrated healthcare setting.
Experience working with diverse patient populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with behavioral health or substance use disorders.
Psychiatric or mental health experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Conduct initial patient screenings, obtain patient histories, and perform physical examinations, including MAT physicals.
Diagnose and treat acute infections, injuries, illnesses, and other patient conditions using history, examination, and indicated tests.
Educate and guide patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle habits, and health promotion throughout the aging process.
Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations, specialized treatments, and examinations as appropriate.
Manage overall patient care related to lifestyle and developmental issues, emphasizing preventive care and disease management.
Prescribe and order medications, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population, maintaining confidentiality and addressing preventive care, tests, and vaccinations appropriate to each patient.
Coordinate services with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, counselors, therapists, and support staff.
Analyze test data, monitor patient conditions and progress, and determine follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
Provide ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance to patients, including those with critical conditions.
Collect, record, and maintain complete and timely patient information, including medical histories, examinations, test results, and treatment plans.
Use the EHR for documentation and electronic prescribing as appropriate; complete and sign notes accurately and promptly.
Oversee nursing staff documentation and co-sign documentation when needed.
Attend staffing, quality assurance, and other designated meetings.
Maintain required licenses, registrations, and permits, and participate in continuing medical education to maintain and improve professional standards.
Facilitate decision-making by staff, patients, and families by providing educational tools.
Perform supervisory duties when requested by the executive director.
Participate in agency training as a learner and provide ongoing educational health presentations to staff.
Direct and coordinate the activities of nurses and other medical staff, providing technical and educational assistance regarding patients’ medical problems.
Consult with clinic staff to improve work performance and the overall quality of service delivery.