AbbeHealth Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Health
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes 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.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Experience in the practice of psychiatry in outpatient settings
- Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment or working with substance use disorders (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license
- Current license as a registered nurse 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
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.