Specialty Nurse-Infectious Disease-Methodist

Overview

Location:

Methodist Downtown Des Moines

Department:
Infectious Disease-Meth Plz PB

Role:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Specialty Clinic:
Infectious Disease

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Employment:
Full-time + benefits

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for external candidates

Job

We are committed to our team members and strive to provide a supportive, inclusive work environment. UnityPoint Health has been recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for several years. Our Total Rewards program offers benefits options to fit your needs and life stage.

• 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
• Pet insurance;
  Daily Pay (early access to earned wages); tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Infectious Disease Specialty Clinic at Methodist Hospital. This role supports patients with complex acute and chronic infections, coordinates care, and serves as a clinical resource for patients and families. You will collaborate with infectious disease physicians and an interdisciplinary team.

• Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to assess symptoms, exposure risks, treatment side effects, and urgency of care needs
• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow-up

• Assist in coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic infectious conditions (e.g., bacteremia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, complex wound infections)
• Coordinate outpatient antimicrobial therapy (including IV antibiotics), lab monitoring, imaging, and follow-up appointments
• Communicate efficiently with infectious disease providers, pharmacists, infusion services, and other care team members to ensure timely and effective treatment

• Educate patients and caregivers on infectious diseases, antimicrobial therapies, infection prevention, and home care strategies
• Provide education on medication adherence, infusion care, side effect monitoring, and signs/symptoms requiring urgent evaluation
• Offer ongoing support and resources tailored to individual patient needs

• Accurately document patient assessments, care coordination activities, education, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Track patient progress, laboratory results, and treatment outcomes to ensure continuity and quality of care

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

Compliance:
This description reflects the essential duties of the position. EEO statements and regulatory notices remain as applicable.