RN Acute-Mother Baby-Methodist
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Part-Time Weekend Package, Saturday/Sunday 3/4 weekends - Varied 12 Hour Shifts
Job description
Overview
Part-Time Weekend Package, Saturday/Sunday 3/4 weekends - Varied 12 Hour Shifts
Join our Level III Maternity Center and Obstetric Emergency Department, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence. We support women through every stage of pregnancy—antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum—with a strong focus on the maternal-infant bond to nurture both biological and emotional well-being.
Our team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working closely with our Level III NICU to ensure seamless, specialized care for newborns who need extra support. Whether you're passionate about high-acuity obstetrics, emergency maternal care, or holistic family-centered support, this is the place to grow your skills and make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
- Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient's care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
- Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
- Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
- Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current nursing practice and healthcare trends.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Experience: Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience. All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are required to participate in the RN Residency program.
Other: Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
- Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience
- Level 3 Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.