Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Is up to $50,000 competitive?
See how this position compares to Psychiatry market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Iowa Primary Care Association as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Loan Repayment, Sign-On Bonus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will be responsible for educating and supervising the Program’s residents on a day to day basis within a 24/7 inpatient service.
- provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA! Position Highlights: Work/Life B.
- coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited master's level Nurse Practitioner program with specialty in psychiatry Licensed to practice as Nurse Practitioner in Iowa Bilingual in English & Spanish would be a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $112K - $168K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- 25 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Iowa Primary Care Association in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Iowa Primary Care Association a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Iowa Primary Care Association is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Iowa Primary Care Association lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $112k to $168k annually.
This is approximately 53% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($112k–$168k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Patient Care Services, Supervision, Patient Education, Holistic Care, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Patient Satisfaction, Staff Satisfaction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing patient care services to the Primary Health Care Inc (PHC) patient population across assigned clinic sites. This involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehe...
Benefits package: Licensing and Professional Subscriptions Reimbursement, Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending, Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement, Generous PTO: 25 days per year + 8 paid holidays, Retirement Plans: 401k with 4% match, Student Loan Repayment: Up to $50,000, Sign-On Bonus: $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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