UnityPoint Clinics

Specialty Nurse - Cardiology

Penn Ave. Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered 

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.

Job Summary:
The Specialty Nurse (LPN or RN) in the Cardiology Clinic plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with cardiovascular conditions. Under the direction of cardiologists and clinical leadership, the nurse provides clinical support, patient education, and care coordination in an outpatient specialty setting. This position supports the clinic's mission to improve heart health through compassionate and evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and conduct focused cardiovascular assessments

• Assist with stress tests, EKGs, and other cardiac diagnostic procedures

• Administer medications and injections as ordered by providers

• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications

• Support care coordination, including follow-ups, referrals, and test scheduling

• Triage patient concerns via phone or in-clinic and relay information to providers

• Accurately document all clinical activities in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Current LPN or RN license in the state of Iowa (required)

• BLS certification (required); ACLS preferred or must be obtained within 6 months

• Previous experience in cardiology, internal medicine, or specialty care preferred

• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient service skills

• Familiarity with EHR systems and outpatient clinic workflows