Specialty Nurse - RN - Colorectal Surgery - Waukee

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

• Department: Colorectal Surgery- Waukee MOB
• Shift: 40
• Job ID: 187520

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Colorectal Surgery- Waukee MOB
• Shift: 40
• Job ID: 187520

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Specialty Nurse

Colorectal Surgery Clinic - Waukee Med Park

Waukee, IA

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Full-time + benefits

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Colorectal Surgery Clinic at our growing Med Park in Waukee! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newer facility and growing team while providing specialized, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing colorectal and surgical treatment. Whether you have prior surgical or gastrointestinal nursing experience or are looking to grow your skills in a specialty setting, we welcome your application.

In this role, you will triage and assess patient needs, coordinate perioperative and postoperative care, and support patients and families throughout their care journey. You’ll work closely with colorectal surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in surgery or specialty care is a plus, but not required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing