Planned Parenthood North Central States

Clinic · Des Moines, IA

Planned Parenthood consolidates Iowa care to Des Moines

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

The Des Moines Susan Knapp Health Center delivers outpatient reproductive and sexual healthcare. An active RN role performs routine health center duties under direct supervision of the Health Center Manager. The employer's careers page advertises a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage with equity-based premium tiers. News reports indicate Iowa in-person services are consolidating to this Des Moines location, while social media posts attribute broader Planned Parenthood clinic closures nationally to financial pressures.

Setting: Clinic
Shifts hiring now: Evenings 1

The city

Living in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers nurses an affordable Midwest lifestyle with housing and utilities below national averages. The highly walkable Rowan neighborhood features affordable rents and is popular among retirees. Iowa's capital blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking lower living costs without sacrificing accessibility.

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Metro price level · Des Moines area: 8% below the national average; BEA index 91.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,090/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $65,932/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

This regional affiliate operates 15 health centers across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota, with Des Moines now serving as its sole Iowa location for in-person services. An active RN posting covers routine reproductive health duties under the Health Center Manager, and the careers page lists medical, dental, and vision benefits with equity-based premium tiers.

Clinic · Des Moines
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More about Planned Parenthood North Central States

As a Planned Parenthood affiliate, the organization's mission centers on providing reproductive and sexual healthcare, promoting health education, and advocating for access to healthcare services.

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Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 16, 2026

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