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Job Title: Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Job Type: Full Time, Part Time Job Level: Experienced Shift: Day, Swing Travel: No

Job Summary:

We believe in bringing better to our local community in Cedar Rapids-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We love to talk if youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

Local Team Collaboration:

We take pride in our well-established team of 14 physicians and 8 APPs at Mercy Medical Center. Work alongside a Medical Director, an Associate Medical Director, two clinical performance nurses, and a Program Manager. As a team, we value our collaboration with the nurses and specialists throughout the hospital.

Requirements:

• Nurse Practitioner board certification is required.
• At least 1 year of acute care hospitalist experience preferred.

Scheduling:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner for both our day and swing shifts with full and part-time schedules. Our schedule is relatively predictable, so our team typically works 7-days-on, 7-days-off. Generally, our nurse practitioners will work 7 am-5 pm and 4 pm-2 am, rounding during the day shift, average of 12 patients per shift, and focusing on admissions during the evening shift, average of 7-8 admissions per shift. However, volumes can ebb and flow depending on the time of year and staffing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Even though our nurse practitioners dont provide ICU coverage, physicians may assist from a medical management perspective from time to time.
• Our team is highly engaged, so we respond to codes and rapid alerts on our patients and assist if one is called and we are nearby.
• We meet monthly for a team meeting and a patient experience touch base. We also have a short morning huddle daily to secure handoffs and ensure everyone is ready for the day.

Living and Working in Cedar Rapids:

Many who come to Cedar Rapids are pleasantly surprised to find a highly diverse population base. This is mainly due to major employers such as Collins Aerospace and Transamerica. These world-renowned companies, coupled with the University of Iowa, located 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids, equate to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.

Our team actively serves on hospital committees and projects with two hospitals represented for better coverage and time management. We encourage members to join committees that match their passions. Since partnering with Mercy in 2015, weve built a strong relationship with the administration and are trusted on hospital-wide initiatives. Beyond the hospital, we support our community by adopting a family during the holidays and helping the Catholic Worker House emergency shelter.

Compensation:

Rewarding compensation structure.

Rewards:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Programs
• Kaia Health
• Maven
• Real Appeal
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEADCME)
• Reimbursement
• Physician Mental Health Counseling
• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

Career Path:

TraineePracticingSingle-site LeadershipMulti-site LeadershipSpecialty Leadership

Trainee:

• Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care.
• This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.

Practicing:

• Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care.
• Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Single-site Leadership:

• Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director.
• In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.

Multi-site Leadership:

• Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider.
• These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.

Specialty Leadership:

• Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from Our Team:

Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. Theyre driving the care for their patients but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question or need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.

April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer:

"Ive had an amazing journey as a PA over the past 17 years. I reflect on the incredible journey Ive had and the tenderness and expertise needed to care for younger patients and their families."

Metrics that Move the Needle:

In a hospital, change happens through measurement-not chance. Leaders must focus on the right metrics to improve clinical performance and drive sustainable results.

Emotional Intelligence:

April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer, reflects on the amazing journey shes had as a PA over the past 17 years.

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