CMA/LPN/RN - Nephrology

UnityPoint Health

Dubuque, Iowa

Unit: Nephrology

Posted Aug 8

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Clinic
License: RN licenseValid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:
Term: Permanent

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License: Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following: Check your license
License: Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing Check your license
License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing Check your license
Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)

Preferred

Experience: Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
Also asks: Familiarity with EPIC a plus!

What it pays

Benefits

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental insurance
Health insurance

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Paid holidays
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Pet insurance
Daily Pay (early access to earned wages)
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance

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The role and schedule

Charting: Epic
Weekends: No weekends

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Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

CMA/LPN/RN - Nephrology

Monday-Friday - flexible hours!

Full Time Benefits

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This position is open to Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) , Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Nurses (RN) . This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education.

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.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures

Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)

Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure

Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care

Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups

Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment

Qualifications

Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as one of the following:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Iowa Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Iowa Board of Nursing

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)

Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred

Familiarity with EPIC a plus!

What's around it?

In Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent: $948/mo
Household income: $65,845/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Dubuque, IA

NeighborhoodsDowntown and the Cathedral/Central Avenue historic core are the walkable, river-view choice: stone buildings, older character houses, and mostly renter-occupied apartments that cost more than the rest of Dubuque (Downtown median real estate about $183,132). Locals call the North End plus Rhomberg, Lincoln, and Roosevelt a wonderful cheap pocket if you want to stay away from nightlife, and they flag the University of Dubuque and Clarke College areas as great. Asbury, Peosta, and Epworth are the suburban family tier—newer subdivisions, yards, parks, and a calmer pace with a short drive to city job centers. The Millwork District is the in-town dining and hangout pocket more than a classic residential suburb.

Downtown and the Cathedral/Central Avenue historic core are the walkable, river-view choice: stone buildings, older character houses, and mostly renter-occupied apartments that cost more than the rest of Dubuque (Downtown median real estate about $183,132). Locals call the North End plus Rhomberg, Lincoln, and Roosevelt a wonderful cheap pocket if you want to stay away from nightlife, and they flag the University of Dubuque and Clarke College areas as great.

Asbury, Peosta, and Epworth are the suburban family tier—newer subdivisions, yards, parks, and a calmer pace with a short drive to city job centers. The Millwork District is the in-town dining and hangout pocket more than a classic residential suburb.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: bowenconlonrealestate.com Source 3: neighborhoodscout.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundTypical in-town drives run about 12.86–13 minutes; driving is the default, traffic is light except at school rush, and car ownership is the norm. Public transit is limited but functional bus service, while downtown and the riverfront are the walkable, bikeable exceptions (Riverwalk and trail corridors). Healthcare is a core local employer—MercyOne and UnityPoint are the named hospital systems—so nursing shifts are generally a short city drive rather than a metro slog. Hospital-campus parking and named bus lines to specific facilities are not described in these sources.

Typical in-town drives run about 12.86–13 minutes; driving is the default, traffic is light except at school rush, and car ownership is the norm. Public transit is limited but functional bus service, while downtown and the riverfront are the walkable, bikeable exceptions (Riverwalk and trail corridors).

Healthcare is a core local employer—MercyOne and UnityPoint are the named hospital systems—so nursing shifts are generally a short city drive rather than a metro slog. Hospital-campus parking and named bus lines to specific facilities are not described in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: bowenconlonrealestate.com

OutdoorsDaily outdoor life orients to the Mississippi: the Riverwalk, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, American Lady cruises from May through October, and the Fenelon Place Elevator up the bluff. Trail time centers on Mines of Spain plus Pikes Peak State Park (more than 11 miles of paths, limestone cliffs, a waterfall, river overlooks) and Effigy Mounds National Monument farther north on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, with Guttenberg as a river-town stop. Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark is the indoor, all-ages winter fallback on the riverbank; Dyersville's Field of Dreams is the nearby day trip. Snowy winters and humid summers shape the calendar—cruises and long trail days in the warm months, short daylight and indoor water when the snow piles up.

Daily outdoor life orients to the Mississippi: the Riverwalk, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, American Lady cruises from May through October, and the Fenelon Place Elevator up the bluff. Trail time centers on Mines of Spain plus Pikes Peak State Park (more than 11 miles of paths, limestone cliffs, a waterfall, river overlooks) and Effigy Mounds National Monument farther north on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, with Guttenberg as a river-town stop.

Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark is the indoor, all-ages winter fallback on the riverbank; Dyersville's Field of Dreams is the nearby day trip. Snowy winters and humid summers shape the calendar—cruises and long trail days in the warm months, short daylight and indoor water when the snow piles up.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: traveliowa.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: bowenconlonrealestate.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: tripadvisor.com

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Living in Dubuque

Dubuque sits on Iowa's Mississippi edge as a city of about 59,000 where MercyOne and UnityPoint jobs, manufacturing, and three colleges keep typical commutes around 13 minutes. What is distinct is the river bluff: Fenelon Place Elevator, the Riverwalk, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Mines of Spain trails, and the Millwork District a few minutes from Victorian streets. Housing undercuts national prices—median homes about $196,000–$207,000, citywide rent near $754—though downtown apartments average about $1,223 and older houses may need work. Asbury, Peosta, and Epworth offer newer family subdivisions; North End, Rhomberg, Lincoln, and Roosevelt are the cheap, quieter in-town bet. Winters sit in the mid-20s with about 35 inches of snow; summers are humid and in the 70s–80s. Nightlife is pubs and Q Casino, dining is Brazen, L. May, Vinny's, and craft beer more than late-night variety, and some newcomers find the town cliquey with mixed school reviews. Plan on a car.

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Sources

As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: bowenconlonrealestate.com Source 5: traveliowa.com Source 6: niche.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: neighborhoodscout.com

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UnityPoint Clinic

CMA/LPN/RN - Nephrology

Full Time Benefits

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What's around it?

Dubuque, IAiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Dubuque, IA

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Dubuque, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.