Nurse Practitioner

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. • West Des Moines, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UCS Healthcare is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner for its West Des Moines, Iowa Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic. The role delivers patient care in an integrated healthcare setting, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and care coordination, while maintaining accurate and timely patient records. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care across multiple programs and locations, including MAT services. Occasional travel between UCS Healthcare clinic locations and medication units may be required.

The position calls for compassionate care, professional growth and competence, and a commitment to UCS Healthcare’s core values. The Nurse Practitioner must comply with 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, and offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

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 equivalent 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.

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, and illnesses.
• Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits, including health promotion across the aging process.
• Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations; analyze results and determine follow-up appointments or further treatment options.
• Manage overall patient care related to lifestyle and development issues, emphasizing preventive care and disease management.
• Prescribe and order medications, evaluate medication effectiveness, and provide specialized treatments and examinations as appropriate.
• Provide age- and history-appropriate preventive care, including tests and vaccinations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, counselors, therapists, and support staff.
• Provide ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance to patients, including those with critical conditions.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Collect, record, and maintain complete and timely patient information, including histories, examination findings, test results, and treatment plans; monitor patient progress and reevaluate treatment as needed.
• Use the electronic health record for documentation and electronic prescribing as appropriate; complete and sign notes accurately and promptly.
• Oversee nursing staff documentation and co-sign when needed.
• Attend staffing, quality assurance, and other designated meetings.
• Maintain required licenses, registrations, and permits, and participate in continuing medical education.
• Support staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools.
• Perform supervisory duties as requested by the executive director.
• Participate in agency training as a learner and provide ongoing educational health presentations to staff.
• Direct and coordinate nurses and other medical staff, and provide technical and educational assistance regarding patients’ medical problems.
• Consult with clinic staff to improve work performance and overall quality of service delivery.
• Travel between UCS Healthcare clinic locations and medication units as required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and benefits package.
• UCS Healthcare pays for a vast majority of the employee’s health insurance premium.
• Family-friendly policies and practices supporting working parents.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time