UnityPoint Health

Clinical LPN/RN

Float Nurse - Family Medicine Clinics

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to external candidates

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.

The Clinical LPN/RN – Family Medicine Float Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across multiple primary care clinics in the Des Moines region. This position is responsible for supporting family medicine teams by floating between locations based on staffing needs, ensuring seamless clinical operations and continuity of care. The nurse will deliver direct patient care, assist with procedures, support providers, and educate patients and families in accordance with clinic protocols and nursing standards.

• Deliver professional nursing care to patients of all ages under provider supervision in a family medicine setting.

• Float between designated family medicine clinics to provide staffing support based on scheduling needs and provider coverage.

• Perform clinical duties including rooming patients, collecting vital signs, documenting medical history, administering medications and immunizations, and assisting with procedures.

• Conduct phone triage, respond to patient messages, and provide education regarding health conditions, medications, and treatment plans.

• Coordinate lab work, imaging, referrals, and follow-up appointments as ordered by the provider.

• Monitor patient conditions, report changes to providers, and respond to urgent needs as appropriate.

• Document all patient interactions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Maintain infection control and safety standards in accordance with clinic policy.

• Adapt quickly to varying clinic environments, workflows, and team dynamics.

• Current LPN or RN license in the State of Iowa (unencumbered)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between clinics

• Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

• Computer data entry experience.

• Mandatory Reporter certification.

• CPR certification.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong computer skills. Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English. Strong verbal and written communication skills.