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The short version
The Iowa Clinic, P.C. was founded in 1994 and is the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group in Central Iowa, with over 250-270 physicians and healthcare providers practicing across more than 40 specialties.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
The Iowa Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, department incentive plans, generous PTO allowance, seven paid holidays, bereavement leave, and a 401(k) with 3% employer match plus over 10% discretionary profit sharing — described as one of the most generous in the Des Moines metro. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, a rewards and recognition program with points redemption, and after two years of employment, the opportunity to acquire real estate ownership at TIC Properties, LLC. Advanced Practice Providers receive similar benefits plus opportunities for team bonding and provider networking.
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The hard parts
Management rated poorly by RNs at 2.6 out of 5 on Indeed
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Job security and advancement opportunities rated low at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed
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Overall RN satisfaction is middling at 3.0 out of 5, suggesting mixed experiences
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Culture rating of 3.1 out of 5 indicates room for improvement in workplace culture
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in West Des Moines, IA
Anchored by regional medical hubs like UnityPoint Health, West Des Moines pairs a cost of living about 8% below the national average with effortless prairie convenience. Decompress beside Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park, stroll historic Valley Junction’s brick-lined storefronts, and trade grinding traffic for seamless shifts across the Des Moines metro.
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- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,237/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $86,594/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Family medicine (1), general (1) and OB/GYN (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The Iowa Clinic, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at The Iowa Clinic
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
- LPN
- Days shift
- Floating required
Sources
- iowaclinic.com/locations/the-iowa-clinic-urbandale
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