RN Clinic Specialty
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a dynamic outpatient specialty clinic. As an RN Clinic Nurse, you'll assess and triage patients, perform treatments and procedures, coordinate care and follow-up, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Serve as a trusted educator and resource for patients and families, helping them understand their conditions, therapies, and self-management.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and deliver high-quality specialty nursing care.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, treatments, and other clinical needs while applying sound clinical judgment.
- Triage patient concerns and clinical inquiries, coordinating appointments, referrals, and timely access to appropriate care.
- Review clinical information and diagnostic results, identify concerns, and escalate or advance care within scope.
- Educate patients and families using clear, culturally responsive approaches tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinate care across settings, including referrals, follow-up, transitions, pharmacies, and community resources.
- Delegate and guide team members while promoting accountability and collaborative care.
- Support prior authorizations, specialty scheduling, documentation, and efficient clinic workflows.
- Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, privacy, and readiness of clinical areas and equipment.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- One (1) year of hospital clinical experience preferred.
- One (1) year of IV insertion experience preferred.
- Five (5) years of nursing experience, preferably in cardiology or critical care preferred.
- Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association required.
- IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
- IL & IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Core preferred through the American Nurses Credentialing Center within 180 days of hire.
- Chemo Immuno Certification or Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate preferred - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
- Wound Care Certification preferred - National Alliance Of Wound Care And Ostomy (NAWC).
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses
- Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association
- IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- IL & IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- One (1) year of hospital clinical experience preferred
- One (1) year of IV insertion experience preferred
- Five (5) years of nursing experience, preferably in cardiology or critical care preferred
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Core preferred
- Chemo Immuno Certification or Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate preferred
- Wound Care Certification preferred
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
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
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.