Specialty Nurse - OB​/GYN - Methodist Plaza

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) OB/GYN

Methodist Downtown Des Moines

Monday to Friday, 4 days/week with rotating day off - 1/2 hour lunch

7:45AM-5:15PM

Full-time + benefits - 36 hours/week

**$5000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare 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. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic OBGYN team at the Methodist Hospital Specialty Clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about women’s health and patient-centered care. Whether you have prior experience in obstetrics and gynecology or are looking to expand your clinical knowledge in this specialty, we welcome your application.

In this role, you will triage and assess patient needs, coordinate care, and support patients through all stages of women’s health — including routine gynecologic care, pregnancy, and complex reproductive health concerns. You will work closely with OBGYN physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Evaluate incoming patient calls to determine urgency of symptoms such as pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, pregnancy‑related concerns, or postoperative issues.

• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care, appointment scheduling, or emergency services when needed.

• Assist in coordinating care for prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic, and surgical patients.

• Support urgent and same‑day patient needs.

• Communicate efficiently with OBGYN providers and clinical team members to ensure timely and effective care.

• Educate patients on pregnancy care, postpartum recovery, contraception options, menopause management, surgical procedures, and preventive health screenings.

• Provide guidance on medications, treatment plans, and at‑home care instructions.

• Offer compassionate support during sensitive or complex health situations.

• Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Track lab results, imaging, and referrals.

• Coordinate follow‑up appointments to ensure continuity of care.

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in OBGYN or specialty care is a plus, but not required
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• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.