RN- Wound Healing

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Wound Healing Center. This outpatient role emphasizes wound assessments, evidence-based treatments, and patient education, with a focus on preventing recurrence and promoting healing.

You will work in a team-based environment with a multidisciplinary approach, providing high-quality care in a non-inpatient setting and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive culture.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa in good standing.
• One year of hospital clinical experience preferred.
• Possesses Level 3 Medium Work requirements for physical effort.

Responsabilidades

• 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 escalations within scope of practice.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Clinical nursing

Care planning

Educación

Nursing degree from accredited program

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Full-Time Days 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

$5,000 sign-on bonus

The Wound Healing Center is a specialized outpatient department where nurses play a vital role in delivering expert care to patients with acute and chronic wounds and ostomy needs . Our nursing team is at the center of patient healing-combining clinical expertise, compassionate care, and patient education to achieve optimal outcomes.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, cost‑effective approach to wound healing through collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary care team . Nurses in the Wound Healing Center are responsible for skilled wound assessments, implementing evidence‑based treatment plans, assisting with advanced wound therapies, and supporting prevention of wound recurrence. Just as importantly, our nurses educate and empower patients and caregivers, helping them confidently manage care beyond the clinic.

This outpatient setting offers nurses the opportunity to care for complex conditions while building lasting patient relationships-without the demands of inpatient shift work. Team members work in a supportive, specialized environment focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you are a nurse who is passionate about wound care, patient education, and making a meaningful impact through specialized practice, the Wound Healing Center offers a rewarding and professionally fulfilling career path.

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

• 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 escalation 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 school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
• One year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency preferred. Recent experience in care of hospitalized adults.
• 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.