Nurse Practitioner - Des Moines, IA - MPAC Healthcare

MPAC Healthcare has been named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work and Great Place to Work-Certified!! Our team is hardworking, fun-loving, and dedicated to patient-centered care, come join us!

MPAC is looking for a Nurse Practitioner who is excited to support our mission in healthcare by setting a new bar in quality care provided to the senior population. We are team-oriented, reliable providers and professionals who are driven with integrity; providing high-quality care in the senior care space. 

Benefits of working at MPAC:

• 5 weeks of paid time off (Including personal, sick, CME & holidays)

• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401k

• Competitive compensation package

• Focus on on-going education through workshops, one-on-one or small group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates. 

• A fun and diverse culture that fosters building relationships across the organization 

• Support from MPAC to ensure our providers have a healthy work/life balance

Be innovative while improving the quality of care available to older adults as part of a diverse, fast-growing company committed to building a culture that promotes growth, safety, and support for its employees

Job Overview:

The autonomous nature of this role allows for providers to own the patient’s quality of care and allows for collaboration with attending physicians and other providers at the facility with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes.  

• Coordinate patient care with the facility Director of Nursing and attending physicians, including through proper documentation in the appropriate EMRs

• Function as a the primary provider and treat an average of 12 to 16 patients per day

• Take initiative and collaborate with other MPAC providers to ensure patients are getting the best care possible

• Provide care for patients in a dedicated facility by building trust and rapport with facility personnel and attending physicians 

• Feel confident making high-risk decisions in the face of ambiguity

• Identify and handle strategic issues

• Foster open communication and teamwork with the facility team and your Regional Clinical Manager to ensure the success of clinical programs

• Comfortable with the ever-changing environment of a senior care facility

Key Requirements: 

As an MPAC Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, you will be a leading member of a multidisciplinary clinical team treating patients exclusively at a designated facility. In this fast-paced role, you will apply a broad spectrum of clinical knowledge, working closely with the facility Director of Nursing and Attending Physicians to coordinate patient care for better outcomes. Ensuring continuity of care, you will function as the primary care provider and a leader to the nursing team as you follow patients through each step of their recovery. 

• Nurse Practitioner License

• ANCC or AANP Certification

• Ability to work in the U.S.

• Experience in a nursing home space is a plus

Typically, the APN is onsite, daily as a full-time practitioner, working a standard Monday – Friday work week with flexibility in the 40-hour work week. Most providers designate a 4-hour window to accept calls Monday - Friday and only need to take weekend call on a rotating basis once every 5-6 weeks. Providers will never go into a facility or take any overnight call.

MPAC’s Mission: 

At MPAC Healthcare, we are building a company to thrive in tomorrow’s healthcare system. With a focus on purposeful, quality care, our comprehensive services are raising the standard in post-acute medicine. Our vision is to transform how healthcare is delivered to the aging population.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.