Inpatient Psychiatry - Nurse Practitioner - Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental, health and vision insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Clinic in Waterloo, IA is actively seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient team. You will work on a 21-bed unit with an experienced team of 3 providers per shift, caring for adults aged 17 and up. A flexible 4-day work week and a supportive work environment are offered.

The role emphasizes collaboration, outstanding communication, and commitment to patient-centered care within a renowned health system. Inpatient mental health experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Inpatient mental health experience preferred (RN or NP).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage an adult inpatient unit (ages 17+) with 21 beds and 3 providers per shift.
• See 8–12 patients per shift; participate in call schedule.
• Provide high-quality psychiatric care and collaborate with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Inpatient mental health experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

PMHNP certification

Unrestricted Iowa license

Job description

• Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Nursing and Physician Assistants
• Job ID: 180979

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Waterloo, IA

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

• Experienced team of 1 MD and 4 APPs
• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical
• Flexible scheduling; 4 day work week
• 24/7 open unit
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination

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.

• Expect 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. We even offer 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.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• 21 bed inpatient unit with 3 providers on each shift seeing
• 8-12 patients per shift
• Adult only unit (ages 17 and up)
• Call schedule requirement
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• Provide the best outcome for every patient every time

Qualifications

• PMHNP certification is preferred unless applicant has prior inpatient mental health experience as FNP
• Strong preference for candidates with inpatient mental health experience as RN or NP
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States

We Offer

• Salary based position with performance incentive
• Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve

Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley!