Specialty Nurse

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• Shift: 7:45AM‑5:15PM (Mon‑Fri) (one day off per week depending on staffing)
• Job
• Area of Interest:
  Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: OB/GYN – Lakeview – DM
• Location:
  
  West Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health is a leading health organization that values our team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to staff.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability, and pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, 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.

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.

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, education, and triage in an OB/GYN setting.
• Support providers with in‑office procedures (colposcopies, IUD insertions, biopsies).
• Administer medications and injections, including vaccines and hormone therapies, as prescribed.
• Assist with prenatal care, postpartum follow‑ups, and routine gynecologic visits.
• Educate patients about reproductive health, pregnancy, contraception, and preventive care.
• Triage patient phone calls and messages, assess urgency, and coordinate appropriate follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with front desk and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling.
• Participate in ongoing staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (OB/GYN or women’s health experience strongly preferred).
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in using EMR systems (experience with Epic, Athena, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast‑paced clinic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.