Nurse Practitioner

About HarmonyCares

HarmonyCares is a mission-driven, patient-first organization dedicated to providing compassionate home-based primary and palliative care to medically complex, home-limited patients. We operate within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, fostering a culture that values teamwork, respect, and integrity. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations by delivering high-quality care directly where patients live.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this field-based role, you will serve as a vital link for patients requiring home health, palliative, and hospice-focused care. Your day will involve conducting comprehensive in-home visits, performing detailed assessments, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to develop and update individualized care plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

Beyond clinical management, you will play a key educational role, guiding patients and family caregivers on disease processes, medication management, and home safety strategies. You will leverage telehealth resources and maintain accurate clinical documentation in our EMR systems. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to prioritize and organize daily home visits within your assigned territory while driving meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to begin the review process. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial screening to discuss their background and experience in home health or palliative care. Successful candidates will then proceed to a clinical interview and a final team fit discussion before an offer is extended.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HarmonyCares is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse team creates a better environment for our patients and our community.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Historic Court District, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50309, United States

Des Moines, Iowa

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
check_circleManage acute and chronic medical conditions, including prescribing and adjusting medications within NP scope
check_circleProvide home health, palliative, and hospice-focused care including symptom management and end-of-life support
check_circleDocument all visits, assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately and promptly in the EMR
check_circleCoordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to ensure continuity and quality
check_circleMonitor changes in patient condition and adjust care plans or escalate care as needed
check_circleAdhere to all regulatory, legal, and organizational standards related to home health and hospice services
check_circleMaintain infection control practices and safety standards in patient homes and during travel

Requirements

verifiedCurrent, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in state of practice
verifiedMaster's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
verifiedCurrent national NP certification (AGNP, FNP, or similar)
verifiedCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
verifiedValid driver's license and reliable transportation
verifiedExperience in home health, palliative care, or hospice preferred
verifiedEligibility to work in the United States

Nice to Have

Experience in home health, palliative care, or hospice

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurance401k

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Nurse Practitioner, Home Health Nursing, Wound Care, Medication Management, Iv Therapy, Chronic Disease Management, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Electronic Medical Records, Care Coordination.

Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Frequently asked questions about Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares

What does a Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares will develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including prescribing and adjusting medications within np scope; provide home health, palliative, and hospice-focused care including symptom management and end-of-life support; and document all visits, assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately and promptly in the emr.

What are the requirements for this Nurse Practitioner role?expand_more

To qualify for the Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares position, applicants should have: Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in state of practice; Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program; Current national NP certification (AGNP, FNP, or similar); Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; and Experience in home health, palliative care, or hospice preferred.

Where is the Nurse Practitioner role at HarmonyCares located?expand_more

Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares is based in Historic Court District, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50309, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Nurse Practitioner job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

HarmonyCares has listed this Nurse Practitioner role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Nurse Practitioner role?expand_more

Candidates for Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares should have mid level.

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Key skills for Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares include Nurse Practitioner; Home Health Nursing; Wound Care; Medication Management; Iv Therapy; Chronic Disease Management; Palliative Care; and Hospice Care.

What education is required for Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

What category does the Nurse Practitioner role belong to?expand_more

Nurse Practitioner at HarmonyCares is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.