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Clinic RN - Blank STAR Center (Child Protection Center)

UnityPoint Health logoUnityPoint Health~$8–$65/hrtypicalDes Moines, IAFull timePosted today
  • RN license

About the job

Overview

Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm

Delivers professional nursing care in non-acute, outpatient, and community settings as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation; case management and coordination with providers; patient and family education, supportive counseling, medication monitoring, and crisis intervention as appropriate; and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment using trauma-informed, therapeutic communication.

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

  • Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgement, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
  • Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
  • Continues professional development by involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
  • Utilizes a holistic approach (considering bio-psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
  • Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holding them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
  • Consistently delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while 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 and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
  • Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
  • Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training preferred.

Experience

  • One year nursing experience required .
  • Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

  • Current RN licensure in good standing with the State of Iowa.
  • Education:

From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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