Specialty Nurse

UnityPoint Health

Specialty RN

OB/GYN Clinic - Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 4 days/week - 7:15AM-5:15PM

Full-time benefits

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.

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OB/GYN clinic located in Des Moines, IA. The RN will work collaboratively with our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of obstetric and gynecologic services. This role requires clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for women's health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, education, and triage in an OB/GYN setting.

• Support providers with in-office procedures (e.g., colposcopies, IUD insertions, biopsies).

• Administer medications and injections, including vaccines and hormone therapies, as prescribed.

• Assist with prenatal care, postpartum follow-ups, and routine gynecologic visits.

• Educate patients about reproductive health, pregnancy, contraception, and preventive care.

• Triage patient phone calls and messages, assessing urgency and coordinating appropriate follow-up.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with front desk and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling.

• Participate in ongoing staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (OB/GYN or women’s health experience strongly preferred).

• Current BLS certification (required).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficient in using EMR systems (experience with [insert system name if known, e.g., Epic, Athena, etc.]).

• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing