AbbeHealth Nurse Practitioner

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to provide direct psychiatric services. This role involves comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients.

Join a recognized top workplace where you will collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to impactful mental health care. The position features competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the practice of psychiatry in outpatient settings is required.
• Registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and the Iowa Board of Pharmacy examiners.
• Holds a current license as a registered nurse and is registered with the Iowa Board of Nursing at the advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment.
• Prescribe and review medications as necessary for consumers.
• Serve as liaison with community physicians and hospital staff regarding psychiatric services.

Skills

Experience in psychiatry

Medication Assisted Treatment

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Job description

Overview

At our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), we don’t just treat symptoms—we care for the whole person. Our mission is bold: to deliver compassionate, integrated mental health and substance use services to those who need it most. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll work alongside primary care providers, peer specialists, and community partners to break barriers and bring real, lasting change to underserved communities.

Join us, and help redefine what behavioral health care looks like—person-centered, collaborative, and deeply impactful.

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for performing direct psychiatric services and may provide psychiatric consultation with other mental health center staff within their recognized nursing specialty and patient populations. These services may be provided on site, at satellite offices, via telemedicine, or through consultation contracts.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of patients assigned on an outpatient basis.
• Prescribe and review medications as necessary for consumers following current standards of care.
• Serve as liaison for Abbe with community physicians, hospital staff, and other professionals and agencies with regard to psychiatric services.
• Demonstrate UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adhere to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Complete all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Be knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Bring any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Take appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Experience in the practice of psychiatry in outpatient settings, required.

Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment or working with substance use disorders, preferred.

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Holds a current license as a registered nurse and is registered with the Iowa Board of Nursing at the advanced level.

Registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency and the Iowa Board of Pharmacy examiners.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.