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Clinical Nurse LPN - Orthopedic Surgery

UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa

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LPNSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

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Overview: LPN $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Orthopedic Surgery Clinic 7:30am-430pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-2:00pm Friday FTBN, 40 Hours/Week 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 provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services. Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses OR Registered Nurses Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse OR Graduate of an accredited program for CMAs Current CMA Certification through NHA, AAMA, NCCT or NCT Mandatory Reporter certification CPR certification Meets educational/competency requirements per policy Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred Strong computer skills Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skills for this role

Vital SignsPatient EducationCare CoordinationReferral CoordinationMedical CodingPatient RoomingDirect Patient CareMedical Procedure PreparationMedical Procedure AssistancePre-examination Patient PreparationPatient Progress MonitoringPatient Observation

Certifications

CPRBLSMandatory Reporter

Requirements

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Parental leave

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 Waterloo, IA

Waterloo sits in Iowa's Cedar Valley along the Cedar River, offering Midwestern small-city living with a proud agricultural and manufacturing heritage. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation along area trails and waterways.

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Metro price level · Waterloo area
87.1
13% below the national average
Median gross rent
$923/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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