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Specialty Nurse - Lakeview OB/GYN

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UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, Iowa

Posted Aug 11 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Days4 shifts a week
Unit and setting
OB/GYN · Clinic
License
RN license Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required).Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required). Check your license
Certification
Current BLS certification Current BLS certification (required).
Experience
Proficient in using EMR systems (experience with [insert system name if known, e.g., Epic, Athena, etc.]).
Also asks
For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing
Also asks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Also asks
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Also asks
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (OB/GYN or women’s health experience strongly preferred).

What it pays

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • 401K matching
  • employee recognition program
  • dental insurance
  • health insurance
More benefits (7)
  • vision insurance
  • paid holidays
  • short and long-term disability
  • pet insurance
  • Daily Pay
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption assistance

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Charting
athenahealth
Weekends
No weekends

The workplace

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UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

Your fit

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Overview

UnityPoint Health

Specialty RN

OB/GYN Clinic - Lakeview

West Des Moines, IA

Full-time + benefits

Available Shifts

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM - 4 days/week - 1 day off

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:00PM - 4 days/week - 1 day off

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OB/GYN clinic located in West Des Moines, IA. The RN will work collaboratively with our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of obstetric and gynecologic services. This role requires clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for women's health.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care including assessments, education, and triage in an OB/GYN setting.

Support providers with in-office procedures (e.g., 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, assessing urgency and coordinating 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.

Qualifications

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 [insert system name if known, e.g., Epic, Athena, etc.]).

Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing

What's around it?

In West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,237/mo
Household income
$86,594/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See West Des Moines, IA

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