Clinic Nurse- Blank Pediatrics Clinic

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Blank Children’s General Pediatrics Clinic, part of UnityPoint Health, is seeking a registered nurse to join a pediatric-focused team. This role involves providing patient-centered nursing care, coordinating plans, and educating families within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The position features full-time hours (32 hours/week, four days, with rotating Saturdays) in a pediatrics setting, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Assess 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.

Job description

Overview

Full-Time Days 32 hrs/week - 4 days per week 8am-5:pm with rotating Saturdays 8am-2pm

At Blank Children’s General Pediatrics Clinic, nursing is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on children and families every single day. Our clinic offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship‑based care in a supportive, team‑oriented environment dedicated exclusively to pediatrics.

A Purpose‑Driven Pediatric Practice

As an RN here, you’ll care for children from infancy through adolescence, building trusted relationships with patients and families while supporting preventative care, chronic condition management, and healthy development. Every visit is an opportunity to educate, advocate, and truly make a difference.

Supportive Team Culture

You’ll work alongside experienced pediatric providers, nurses, and support staff who value collaboration, respect, and open communication. We believe in lifting each other up—whether you’re a seasoned pediatric RN or new to the specialty, you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and heard.

A Mission You Can Believe In

Every team member plays a vital role in supporting our mission to improve the health and well‑being of children in our community. When you join Blank Children’s General Pediatrics Clinic, you’re joining an organization that puts children—and those who care for them—first.

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.

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.

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.
• Assess 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.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Delegates patient care based on clinical assessment and within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, participates in peer review, seeks involvement in organizational initiatives and committees.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

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.

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