Cardiology​/Critical Care - Advanced Practitioner - IMMC and ILH - Des Moines, IA

Cardiology/Critical Care - Advanced Practitioner - IMMC and ILH - Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Cardiology/Critical Care APP to join our team in Des Moines, 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.

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines provides coordinated clinic, hospital, and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Physicians and providers are supported by our state-of-the-art UnityPoint Health – Des Moines hospitals:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital.

• The provider provides routine care and management of the hospitalized patient in critical care and general cardiology, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates and treats patients, which includes history taking, pertinent physical exam, ordering and evaluating lab/diagnostic studies, and ordering of medications & treatments.
• Documents findings in accurate, systematic form and maintains appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Utilizes data to identify areas of improvement, monitor progress, and design/implement initiatives which can make a positive impact on the care of the critical care and cardiology patient.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Accepts responsibility to maintain and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical area of expertise - (critical care and cardiology).
• Provides specialty specific patient-family teaching and counseling based on needs, and in collaboration with the care team.
• Ability to work 5-6 shifts in a pay period (combination of day and night shifts).
• Perform procedures in the critical care patient (i.e. intubation, ventilator management, arterial line placement, central line placement) following education, precepting, and proctoring.
• Participation in our Rapid Response Team (RRT).

• Physician Assistant, or, Master’s or Doctorate Degree as an ARNP in the area of Adult-Gero Acute Care.
• If NP, One or more years’ experience as a nurse in critical care.
• Current Iowa License to practice as RN and ARNP.
• BCLS & ACLS.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Attractive incentive package.
• Shift and weekend differential pay.
• 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.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background.

UnityPoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.