UnityPoint Health

Registered Nurse- Supervisor

Requisition ID
2026-177225
Category
Leadership - Nursing
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Med/Surg Y5- Meth
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Varied, Mostly Days Monday- Friday
Work Remotely within the US
No
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$10,000

Overview

Full-Time Days 

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time offers

Relocation Assistance: $10,000 for full-time offers if relocating more than 50 miles

 

Younker 5 is a dynamic 22-bed Renal, Transplant, and Urology unit, proudly home to Central Iowa’s only transplant center. Our team specializes in complex medical-surgical care, offering nurses the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients undergoing life-changing procedures.

 

As a Nursing Supervisor, you’ll lead a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We emphasize safe discharge planning and strive for the best possible outcomes through innovation, compassion, and teamwork.

 

After 12 months, you’ll have the opportunity to become Transplant Certified through the American Board of Transplant Certification—an exciting step in advancing your professional journey.

 

If you're passionate about leadership, clinical excellence, and making a difference in a specialized patient population, Younker 5 is where your next chapter begins.

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

The Unit supervisor: Provides leadership as part of unit management team. Coordinates unit management activities in conjunction with manager/director. Facilitates unit staff development in collaboration with manager/director. Carries out the day-to-day operation plan of the unit under the direction of the manager/director. Serves as a resource to other health team members on the assigned unit. Works collaboratively with other departments to facilitate cost effective health care. The patients to be served may include: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assumes patient care assignment based on unit needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Minimum Requirements 

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Preferred or Specialized 

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education: 

 

 

 

Bachelor’s degree upon hire.  

BSN 

Experience: 

 

 

 

 

One year experience as a registered nurse. 

Experience in specialty area. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

 

 

 

 

Current Iowa license as a registered nurse. 

Current BCLS (CPR) 

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

 

 

 

 

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds.  

Knowledge of basic computer skills. 

 

Other: 

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.  

 

 

 

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