Registered Nurse - Supervisor

Registered Nurse - Supervisor

Employer: UnityPoint Health

Job : 177224

Shift: Variable, mostly days Monday-Friday

Area of Interest: Leadership - Nursing

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Department: Med/Surg Y8
- Meth

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Younker 8 is a fast‑paced, collaborative acute care medical unit specializing in the treatment of patients with respiratory conditions, diabetic keto acidosis, and a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical diagnoses. As an RN on Younker 8, you’ll be part of a highly engaged team that partners with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program, contributing to innovative care models and continuous improvement initiatives.

We value teamwork, clinical excellence, and forward‑thinking care. Nurses on Younker 8 play a vital role in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and evidence‑based practice. This is an ideal opportunity for RNs who are passionate about acute care, eager to grow professionally, and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, employee recognition program, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage, pet insurance, early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

• Integrate the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.
• Manage daily operations of patient care, maintaining high quality, cost‑effective services aligned with users’ needs and budgetary guidelines.
• Provide clinical leadership by directing, coordinating, and delegating patient care, allowing for flexibility.
• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison, promoting effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health‑care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Remain competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.
• Demonstrate personal and professional growth and promote the same among team members.
• Exhibit discretion and sound judgment in all job aspects.
• Maintain awareness of laws and regulations affecting patient care; remain current on changes and recommend courses of action to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient department operation as needed.
• Assist in developing annual budget and maintain control of department financial resources.
• Implement evidence‑based practice strategies; assist in achieving quality improvement objectives.
• Interview, orient, train, schedule, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff with appropriate input; interpret and apply personnel policies consistently.
• Represent UPHDM in a professional manner; promote positive interpersonal relations and serve as a role model within the department.
• Create an environment that promotes staff empowerment.
• Display creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in service delivery.
• Instruct and lead staff to maintain high productivity; intervene to problem‑solve as needed.

• Bachelor's degree. BSN preferred.

• Two years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care.

• Current Iowa license as a registered nurse.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider