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CMA/LPN/RN - Nephrology

UnityPoint Health

Dubuque, Iowa

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RNNephrology

Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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UnityPoint Clinic is 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. Responsibilities include assisting physicians during patient exams and procedures, rooming patients, recording patient histories and vital signs, documenting in the EHR, administering medications/immunizations/treatments per scope of licensure, educating patients on health/medications/follow-up care, coordinating referrals and patient care follow-ups, and ensuring a clean/safe/organized clinical environment. Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, Full Time with Benefits.

Skills for this role

Patient roomingVital signsEHR documentationMedication administrationImmunization administrationPatient educationCare coordinationReferral coordinationPatient history takingMedical procedure assistancePre-examination patient preparationClean workspace maintenance

Requirements

  • RN – Iowa Board of Nursing
  • LPN – Iowa Board of Nursing
  • CMA – accredited program with certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, NCMA, NAHP, AAH, ARMA or NHCA)
  • Valid and current licensure/certification in the state of Iowa as RN (Iowa Board of Nursing), LPN (Iowa Board of Nursing), or Certified Medical Assistant (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

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401K matching
  • Employee recognition program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Short-term disability

About the employer

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UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…

2.7 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Named a 2025 Forbes Best Employer by State in Iowa and Wisconsin
  • Recognized as Becker's Healthcare Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare multiple consecutive years
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time (0.8 FTE+) positions

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest sub-category on Indeed at 2.9 out of 5 stars
  • Job security and advancement rated only 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Employees cite need for improved support from managers
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Living in Dubuque, IA

Perched along the Mississippi River amid scenic limestone bluffs, Dubuque blends small-town warmth with historic riverfront charm. Nurses drawn to quieter Midwestern living will find a tight-knit community, modest traffic, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and surrounding hills.

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Metro price level · Dubuque area
87.3
13% below the national average
Median gross rent
$948/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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