Specialty Nurse
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UnityPoint Clinic
Specialty Nurse Surgery
Des Moines IA
Penn Ave Clinic
MonFri 8AM5PM
Fulltime benefits
$5000 sign on bonus offered to external candidates!
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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 longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged 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 Clinic Nurse Surgery provides professional nursing care to patients within a surgical specialty clinic setting. This role involves preoperative and postoperative patient education coordination of surgical care clinical support during procedures and collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse serves as a key point of contact for patients undergoing surgical interventions ensuring a safe efficient and patientcentered experience.
Provide direct nursing care to patients in a surgical specialty clinic.
Perform preoperative assessments and screenings including medical history reviews and diagnostic testing coordination.
Educate patients and families on surgical procedures pre and postoperative instructions and recovery expectations.
Assist in coordinating surgery schedules including obtaining prior authorizations and preop clearances.
Monitor postoperative patients for complications wound care pain management and followup needs.
Serve as a liaison between patients surgeons anesthesia providers and clinic staff.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the surgical team.
Document patient encounters and updates in the electronic medical record (EMR) system accurately and timely.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with infection control protocols and accreditation standards.
Support clinic operations including triage phone calls scheduling and supply management.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferably in a surgical perioperative or specialty clinic setting.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems required; EPIC experience is a plus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
