What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Nurse - RN - Ankeny OB/GYN Clinic position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: OB/GYN - Ankeny- DM
- Shift: Mon/Wed/TH/Fri 7:30AM-5PM
- Job ID: 183727
UnityPoint Clinic
Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Clinic OB/GYN
Ankeny, IA
Monday to Friday Mon/Wed/Th/Fri - 7:30AM-5PM
Full-time benefits
36 hours/week
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic OB/GYN team at the Methodist Hospital Specialty Clinic. This is a great opportunity for nurses who are passionate about women’s health and dedicated to providing patient-centered care across the lifespan. Whether you bring prior experience in obstetrics and gynecology or are looking to expand your clinical knowledge in this specialty, we welcome your application.
In this role, you will help triage and assess patient needs, coordinate care, and support patients through a variety of reproductive and gynecologic health concerns. You’ll work closely with experienced OB/GYN providers and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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.
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
Patient Assessment & Triage
- Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to determine the urgency of symptoms and appropriate next steps (e.g., pregnancy-related concerns, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding).
- Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care, including prenatal visits, urgent evaluation, or emergency services.
- Assist in coordinating urgent and routine care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs (e.g., early pregnancy complications, postpartum concerns, infections, contraceptive management).
- Communicate effectively with OB/GYN providers and clinical team members to ensure timely, safe, and coordinated care.
- Educate patients and families on pregnancy, postpartum care, reproductive health, preventive screenings, and treatment plans.
- Provide guidance on medications, prenatal care, contraception options, and recovery expectations.
- Offer ongoing emotional support and resources tailored to each patient’s stage of care.
- Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Monitor patient progress, lab results, and imaging, and coordinate follow-up care to ensure continuity and positive outcomes.
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
- Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in neurology or specialty care is a plus, but not required.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing