• RN - Pulmonary

    UnityPoint Health (Waukee, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing

    + Sign On Bonus: $5,000

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Pulmonology- Waukee MOB

    + Shift: 7:30a-4:00p or 8:30a-5:00p

    + Job ID: 174151

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint Clinic

     

    Specialty RN

     

    Pulmonology clinic - Waukee Med Park

     

    Waukee, IA

     

    Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM OR 8:30AM-5PM

     

    Full-time + benefits

     

    $5,000 sign on bonus!

     

    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

    The Pulmonology Specialty RN provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team, the RN supports diagnostic testing, treatment coordination, patient education, and disease management to optimize respiratory health and patient outcomes.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide direct nursing care to patients with respiratory disorders, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnea, and other pulmonary conditions.

    + Perform patient assessments, review medical histories, and monitor ongoing clinical status.

    + Assist with pulmonary function testing, oximetry, spirometry, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

    + Administer prescribed medications, immunizations, and oxygen therapy as ordered.

    + Educate patients and families on disease processes, medication management, inhaler techniques, and lifestyle modifications to improve respiratory health.

    + Collaborate with pulmonologists and advanced practice providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.

    + Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up appointments.

    + Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

    + Support quality improvement initiatives and adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.

    Qualifications

    + Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa

    + Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN)

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

    + Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pulmonology, respiratory therapy, internal medicine, or critical care

    + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

    + Experience with electronic health records (e.g., Epic)

    + Strong patient education and communication skills

     

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