Colorectal Surgery RN Specialist — Full-Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay / Early access to wages

Job summary

UnityPoint Clinic Colorectal Surgery Clinic in Waukee, IA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our growing team at the Waukee Med Park. This Full-time role supports colorectal and surgical patients with a focus on patient-centered care.

You will triage, coordinate perioperative and postoperative care, and collaborate with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a setting that values quality and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Iowa
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• All RN experience levels considered; surgical or specialty care experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Triage patient calls and messages, assessing symptoms and determining appropriate level of care.
• Assess preoperative readiness and identify concerns that may impact surgical outcomes.
• Coordinate preoperative testing, surgical scheduling, and postoperative follow-up.
• Collaborate with colorectal surgeons to address urgent patient concerns and postoperative complications.
• Coordinate care with primary care, gastroenterology, wound/ostomy, oncology, and other specialties as needed.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, bowel prep, medications, wound and ostomy care, diet, and activity.
• Document patient assessments, education, care plans, and follow-up in the electronic health record.
• Monitor labs, imaging, and pathology results and coordinate timely provider review and patient follow-up.

Skills

Triage & assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

UnityPoint Clinic Colorectal Surgery Clinic in Waukee, IA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our growing team at the Waukee Med Park. This Full-time role supports colorectal and surgical patients with a focus on patient-centered care.

You will triage, coordinate perioperative and postoperative care, and collaborate with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a setting that values quality and a positive patient experience.