Specialty Nurse-Infectious Disease-Methodist
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Clinic - Infectious Disease
Methodist Plaza - Des Moines IA
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Full-time benefits
**$5000 sign-on bonus for 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 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
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic infectious disease team at the Methodist Hospital Specialty Clinic. This is a great opportunity for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered care and interested in developing their skills in the infectious disease specialty. Whether you bring prior experience in infectious disease or are looking to expand your clinical knowledge in this field we welcome your application.
In this role you will help triage and assess patient needs coordinate care and support patients and families as they manage a wide range of infectious diseases including complex and chronic infections. Youll work closely with experienced infectious disease physicians and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Triage
Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to determine the urgency of symptoms and appropriate next steps.
Provide telephone triage for patients with infections such as HIV hepatitis tuberculosis and other communicable diseases.
Guide patients to the right level of care or appropriate follow-up based on clinical need.
Care Coordination
Assist in coordinating urgent and emergent care for patients with acute infectious issues (e.g. fever of unknown origin sepsis abscesses).
Communicate efficiently with infectious disease specialists and the broader clinical team to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
Patient & Family Education
Educate patients and caregivers on infectious diseases treatment regimens (e.g. antibiotics antivirals) infection prevention and home care strategies.
Provide support and resources tailored to patients with chronic infections (e.g. HIV hepatitis B/C).
Clinical Documentation & Follow-Up
Accurately document all patient interactions assessments and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
Monitor lab results follow up on treatment plans and ensure continuity of care through scheduled check-ins and coordination with other providers.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa - in good standing
- Experience: All levels of nursing experience will be considered. Prior experience in infectious disease or specialty care is a plus but not required.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certifications: BLS certification required; ACLS and specialty certification (e.g. CNRN) a plus but not required.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
