What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Nurse position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Sign On Bonus: $5,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: OB/GYN - Ankeny- DM
- Shift: M,T,W,F 730-5 TH OFF
- Job ID: 175239
UnityPoint Clinic
Specialty Nurse - RN
OB/GYN Clinic
Ankeny, IA
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM - THURSDAY OFF
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Required
- 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.
- Previous experience in OB/GYN, women’s health, labor & delivery, or perinatal nursing.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Epic or similar systems.
- Certification in obstetric or women’s health nursing (RNC-OB, C-EFM, or similar).
Salary : $5,000