Nurse Practitioner – Des Moines, IA

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$48-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner – Des Moines, IA

(Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Clinician)

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $48-$60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations.

We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees Schedule: Full-time, 32 hours per week Shift times: 4 shifts per week. Primarily Monday – Friday, one Saturday per month. Monday – Friday shifts 9am – 5:30pm, 10am – 6:30pm, or 11am – 7:30pm.

  • Saturday shifts 9am – 5:30pm.
  • Location: 2304 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Job type: Hourly/Non-Exempt
  • Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org [Jobs@ppncs.org].

Job Summary

Under general administrative supervision of the Health Center Manager, clinical supervision of and collaboration with the Senior Director of Healthcare Practice and Chief Medical Officer and Program Directors, the Clinician provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients at designated PPNCS health center(s).

Clinicians are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
  • Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
  • NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
  • HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
  • HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
  • Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement: up to $2,000 and 4 paid days off annually.
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Paid time off: PTO starting at.05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
  • 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
  • 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
  • Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
  • 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Earned Extended Leave
  • Free subscription to Headspace App
  • Time off to vote
  • Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We Also Offer

  • Start date flexibility.
  • And ability to start training before credentialing process in fully complete.
  • Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.

Shift Differentials

  • $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual)
  • Travel reimbursement.
  • Extra support for new grads.
  • Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
  • Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home” clinic.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN in state you are applying for the role, and ability to obtain additional state license(s) upon hire or active license as a Physician Assistant (IA and MN only).
  • Current national board-certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant.
  • DEA license or ability to obtain at hire, and enrollment in Controlled Substance Monitoring Program as applicable in the state you are applying for the role.
  • Advanced degree, minimally master’s degree.
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for healthcare providers.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Obtains pertinent patient history and performs a physical exam, as indicated by the visit type.
  • Performs, orders, and interprets both screening and diagnostic testing; addresses abnormal findings.
  • Develops plan, which may include treatment, medical or other referrals, and/or prescribing of medications.
  • Provides patient instruction regarding plan of care, preventive education, and health promotion and maintenance.
  • Obtains informed consent when indicated.
  • Assesses interventions and/or referral progress as indicated.
  • Collaborates with Health Center Manager to meet clinic goals, productivity benchmarks, and assigned tasks.
  • Provides patient focused care and assures smooth and efficient patient and clinic flow processes.
  • Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research principles; Provides input and current information for the on-going process of protocol development.
  • Stays up to date on reproductive health care developments and maintains CE requirements for required licensure and certification.
  • Meets quality assurance requirements, including the appropriate dispensing of medications.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and meets compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
  • Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing reproductive health care.
  • Follows protocol and training requirements for expanding scope of practice and/or learning new procedures, i. e. colposcopy, IUD insertion, ultrasound, MAB support services, etc.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply these to patient and clinic services.
  • Prescribe all FDA approved methods of birth control.
  • Provide medication or surgical abortion follow up.
  • Refer patients for medication or surgical abortion, prenatal care, or adoption services.
  • Counsel HIV+ clients.
  • Assist physicians with evaluation of medication abortion patients.
  • All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
  • Collaborate with and provide coverage as needed at health centers in assigned neighborhoods.

Immunization Requirements

  • Hepatitis B vaccination records
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
  • Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life.

That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance.

Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinician provides clinical services, including reproductive and sexual health care, to patients under administrative and clinical supervision, while advocating for the organization's mission. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing care plans, interpreting tests, and ensuring smooth clinic flow and patient-focused care.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a current active, unencumbered state license as a Registered Nurse and APN (or active PA license in IA/MN only) along with national board certification and a minimum of a master's degree. A current BLS certification and DEA license (or ability to obtain) are also mandatory requirements for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient History TakingPhysical ExaminationTreatment PlanningPrescribing MedicationsHIPAA ComplianceBirth Control PrescriptionHIV CounselingNew Graduate Support

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner – Des Moines, IA at Planned Parenthood North Central States a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,593 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.5
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Free virtual primary care
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $2,000
Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Paid time off