Specialty Nurse
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Job Location:
Ankeny, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
Specialty Nurse - RN
OB/GYN Clinic
Ankeny IA
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM - THURSDAY OFF
Full-time benefits
$5000 sign on bonus offered!
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
The Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) in our OB/GYN clinic provides high-quality patient-centered nursing care to individuals across the reproductive lifespan. The RN supports providers in delivering obstetric gynecologic and reproductive healthcare services while ensuring a safe welcoming and compassionate environment for all patients. This role involves direct patient care clinical coordination patient education and partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Provide direct nursing care during OB/GYN exams procedures and treatments including prenatal visits contraception counseling infertility evaluations and gynecologic care.
Obtain and document patient health histories vital signs intake information and relevant medical data.
Assist providers with in-office procedures such as Pap smears colposcopy IUD insertion/removal endometrial biopsies NSTs and obstetric ultrasounds (if trained).
Perform telephone triage using evidence-based protocols; assess patient concerns and determine appropriate care actions.
Coordinate care for OB patients including follow-up communication test results care plan updates and prenatal education.
Care Coordination & Workflow
Prepare exam rooms equipment and supplies following infection-control and safety standards.
Administer medications and injections as ordered including vaccinations and hormone therapy.
Support smooth clinic flow by managing schedules assisting with walk-ins and collaborating closely with physicians CNMs NPs and MAs.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to clinic and regulatory requirements.
Patient Education & Advocacy
Provide education on pregnancy postpartum care contraception menstrual health menopause and other reproductive health topics.
Promote patient understanding of diagnoses procedures medications and follow-up plans.
Support diverse patient populations with respect cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care practices.
Quality Compliance & Safety
Comply with all state nursing laws professional standards HIPAA requirements OSHA regulations and clinic policies.
Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.
Maintain up-to-date clinical competencies and continuing education in OB/GYN nursing.
Qualifications
Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Strong communication assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to provide empathetic confidential and patient-centered care.
Preferred
Previous experience in OB/GYN womens health labor & delivery or perinatal nursing.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferably Epic or similar systems.
Certification in obstetric or womens health nursing (RNC-OB C-EFM or similar).
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.
