UnityPoint Clinics

Clinical Nurse - LPN or RN

Methodist Internal Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM - one 1/2 day 

32 hours/week

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to external or newly licensed 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.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Internal Medicine Clinic team in Iowa. The Clinical Nurse will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by supporting internal medicine providers, coordinating care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced outpatient setting, values teamwork, and is committed to improving the health of adult and geriatric patient populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients and collect vital signs, medical history, and medication lists

• Perform medication administration, immunizations, and injections as appropriate to licensure

• Triage patient concerns by phone or in-person and provide clinical advice under provider direction

• Assist with diagnostic procedures, in-office treatments, and chronic disease management

• Provide patient education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and follow-up care

• Accurately document all patient interactions and procedures in the EMR system

• Review and manage incoming test results, provider messages, and patient communications

• Support care coordination, including referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up scheduling

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with clinic protocols

• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control standards

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Current Iowa license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Mandatory Reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) – current or willing to complete

• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when needed

• Strong attention to detail and patient confidentiality