Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Description

About the Role


Puzzle Healthcare is a mission-driven, national post-acute care organization focused on protecting patients during their most vulnerable moments-right after a hospital stay. As a Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Rapids, IA , you'll provide focused care in nursing facilities helping reduce readmissions and improve recovery while enjoying autonomy, a predictable schedule, and strong team support.


What You'll Do

• Round in assigned facilities on a consistent weekday daytime schedule

• Oversee daily patient interactions through timely micro visits that support focused assessments to assess recovery, manage pain, wounds, and functional decline
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and facility staff on individualized recovery plans

• Use Puzzle's EHR to complete documentation (often remotely from home)

• Monitor readmission risk and help close gaps in post-acute care

• Maintain compliance with post-acute and PM&R-related regulations

What You'll Gain

• Schedule: Weekday daytime hours only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or call
• Compensation: This position is compensated through an RVU-based productivity model. In accordance with pay transparency guidelines, the estimated hourly equivalent for this role is $60-$75 per hour, based on experience, productivity, and clinical performance. This hourly equivalent is provided for transparency purposes only and does not represent a guaranteed hourly wage.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, professional development, and remote charting tools
• Culture: A supportive, mission-obsessed team that values collaboration, kindness, and career growth

Required Skills

-Master's degree in Nursing and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an accredited program.
-Active, unrestricted NP license in the relevant state(s) of employment, with prescriptive authority.
-Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in PM&R, geriatrics, post-acute care, or a related field; experience in nursing facilities strongly preferred.
-Strong clinical skills in assessing and managing barriers to recovery, including rehabilitation, pain, and chronic conditions.
-Excellent communication and time-management abilities to handle brief, efficient patient encounters.
-Proficiency with EHR systems and remote documentation.
-Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy and consistency.