Inpatient Psychiatry - Nurse Practitioner - Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint HealthBlackhawk Village, Iowa

$104k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted yesterday

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $104k/yr
Work mode: In person
Setting: Inpatient

About this role

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Waterloo, 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. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential …

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About UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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