Outpatient Medication Prescriber — Advanced Practitioner

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive package

Total Rewards

Time off & CME

PSLF

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball Outpatient Clinic in Des Moines, IA is actively recruiting an Outpatient Clinic Medication Prescriber to join our team. You will work with mental health professionals and psychiatrists to develop treatment plans and coordinate care across providers.

The role requires a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Iowa license and active DEA number; board certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current ARNP license with Iowa Board of Pharmacy recognition and active DEA number.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified.
• Current ANCC Certification.
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop client treatment plans in coordination with mental health professionals and psychiatrists as necessary; coordinate care with internal or external treatment staff and/or medical providers
• Submit medical orders to pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals and community agencies; arrange for emergency hospital admissions if necessary
• Lead and guide nursing personnel; develop protocols and processes for addressing client needs and assessments
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnosis, level of functioning and medical needs
• Intervene pharmacologically as needed, prescribing appropriate medication depending on client needs and condition
• Conduct follow-up appointments with clients to monitor progress; observe and record therapeutic and side effects of prescribed medications; and make necessary changes to medication regimen
• Make appropriate referrals to additional services including primary care,psychotherapy, Integrated Health Homes, and community based services

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball Outpatient Clinic in Des Moines, IA is actively recruiting an Outpatient Clinic Medication Prescriber to join our team. You will work with mental health professionals and psychiatrists to develop treatment plans and coordinate care across providers.

The role requires a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Iowa license and active DEA number; board certification is preferred.