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+ Area of Interest: Nursing

+ Sign On Bonus: $5,000

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Plastic Surgery- Waukee MOB

+ Shift: 8-4

+ Job ID: 175132

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Specialty RN

Plastic Surgery Clinic

Waukee, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM or 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered!

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 Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within a busy outpatient surgery clinic. This role supports surgeons and advanced practice providers by coordinating patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring that patients receive safe and effective pre- and post-operative education. The Specialty RN plays a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, and serving as a resource for patients throughout their surgical journey. Clinical Care & Assessment

+ Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, obtain medical histories, and evaluate patient readiness for procedures.

+ Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients and families, including wound care, medication instructions, activity restrictions, and follow-up requirements.

+ Assist surgeons and providers during in-office procedures, ensuring safe sterile and aseptic techniques.

+ Administer medications, injections, and treatments according to provider orders and clinic protocols.

+ Monitor and respond to patient symptoms, concerns, and triage calls using evidence-based nursing judgment.

+ Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and post-op evaluations.

Coordination of Care

+ Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, CMAs, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and continuity of care.

+ Coordinate diagnostic testing, pre-operative clearances, referrals, and follow-up appointments.

+ Support patient safety initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.).

+ Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Qualifications

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required).

+ Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (ADN or BSN; BSN preferred).

+ BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or ability to obtain.

+ Previous nursing experience in a specialty clinic, perioperative setting, ambulatory surgery, procedural area, or acute care strongly preferred.

+ Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.