Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice)

Location: Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Salary: $110,000–$170,000 per year

Benefits: Loan Repayment Program

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Evening hours as needed

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a community-based, patient-centered healthcare setting.

The Nurse Practitioner will work within the scope of practice and in collaboration with a physician to promote health, prevent illness, manage acute and chronic conditions, and deliver high-quality, culturally competent care. This position focuses on improving access to quality healthcare for underserved populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including physical examinations, health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop and manage individualized patient care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Deliver preventive care, including immunizations, screenings, and patient education on wellness and disease prevention.
• Coordinate care with internal departments, including behavioral health, dental services, and outreach, as well as external healthcare agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to students and new providers, as appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings, provider meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures related to compliance, patient safety, and infection control.
• Support Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition, and applicable grant or program requirements.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• One to two years of experience in primary care or family practice preferred.
• New graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered.

Licensure and Certification

• Current, unrestricted Iowa Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license.
• Family Nurse Practitioner certification through AANP or ANCC.
• DEA registration and state prescriptive authority.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.