RN - Float Pool (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float differential

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health/dental/vision insurance

Volunteer opportunities

Training programs

Employee rewards

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional nursing services and patient assessments in a busy clinic. You will work daytime hours on a 5 x 8‑hour schedule, supporting providers and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Ideal candidates are dedicated to meaningful patient relationships, with strong communication and teamwork. The clinic offers robust benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career.
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, diagnoses and treatments.
• Exceptional patient skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients of assigned physicians following established nursing practice standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' care needs.
• Assist providers with patient triage and formulate an initial plan of care.
• Spend time with patients to listen and understand their needs.
• Return patient calls and ensure patients feel valued and cared for.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Clinical assessment

Education

Iowa RN license

AAMA CMA or LPN license

Job description

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.

Healthcare here is different - we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.

By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A day in the life…

• Arrive at work in the morning - no night shifts here!
• Schedule: 5 x 8-hour shifts per week
• Provides professional nursing services for patients of assigned physician(s) following established nursing practice standards and medical office hospital procedures
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient's care needs
• Assists provider(s) with patient triage, identifies nursing diagnoses or problem lists and formulates an initial plan of care based on assessment data
• Spend enough time with your patients to listen to them and get to know them
• Participate in a department potluck or team building activity over lunch
• Visit The Iowa Clinic intranet to see what volunteer opportunities are available to you this month and read what is happening around the clinic
• Return patient calls and ensure all patients feel valued and cared for
• Leave in the evening - hooray for working standard clinic hours!

This job might be for you if you have…

Qualifications

• A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
• Knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses and treatments
• Exceptional patient skills
• The ability to prepare and maintain records
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• A positive and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner

Required Licenses

• Iowa RN, AAMA, CMA or LPN license is required

Bonus points if…

• You love exceeding people’s expectations
• You enjoy having fun where you work
• Finding meaningful connections is what you live for

What’s In It For You

• $5/hr. Float Differential
• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
• Generous PTO accruals
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

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