Specialty RN - Physical Med and Rehab Clinic

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Specialty RN

Physcial Medicine and Rehab Clinic

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Specialty Nurse to join our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team! This role offers the opportunity to work with patients experiencing a variety of conditions affecting mobility, function, and quality of life. Our specialty team is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care while helping patients navigate their recovery and rehabilitation journey.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, enjoys working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. If you enjoy building relationships, patient education, care coordination, and being part of a team that helps patients achieve their highest level of function and independence, we would love to have you join us!

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

• Evaluate incoming patient calls and assess symptoms to determine urgency and appropriate next steps.
• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care and follow-up.
• Coordinate urgent and emergent care for patients experiencing acute neurological or rehabilitation-related concerns.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure timely patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and strategies for managing conditions at home.
• Provide ongoing patient support, answering questions and helping patients navigate their care journey.
• Assist with care coordination, referrals, and follow-up appointments to promote continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate providers.
• Accurately document patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Promote patient safety, independence, and improved quality of life through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice or compact RN license including the state of practice.
• All levels of RN experience will be considered. Experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, orthopedics, pain management, or other specialty care settings is preferred but not required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Interest in caring for patients with complex medical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to provide patient and family education, care coordination, and support throughout the treatment and recovery process.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other clinic locations to support optimized staffing.