Specialty Nurse-Infectious Disease-Methodist at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage, Care Coordination, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Infectious Disease Management, Antimicrobial Therapy, Team Collaboration, Communication, Symptom Evaluation, Medication Adherence, Home Care Strategies, Lab Monitoring, Infusion Therapy, Supportive Care, Patient-Centered Care

Industry

Description

Overview UnityPoint HealthRegistered Nurse (RN) – Specialty Clinic: Infectious DiseaseMethodist Downtown Des MoinesMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmFull-time + benefits $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates 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 We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Infectious Disease Specialty Clinic at Methodist Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered care and interested in developing expertise in infectious disease management. Whether you have prior infectious disease experience or are eager to expand your clinical knowledge in this specialty, we welcome your application. In this role, you will support patients with complex acute and chronic infections, coordinate care, and serve as a key clinical resource for patients and families. You will collaborate closely with infectious disease physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a supportive, team-based environment. Patient Assessment & Triage Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to assess symptoms, exposure risks, treatment side effects, and urgency of care needs. Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow-up. Care Coordination Assist in coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic infectious conditions (e.g., bacteremia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, complex wound infections). Coordinate outpatient antimicrobial therapy (including IV antibiotics), lab monitoring, imaging, and follow-up appointments. Communicate efficiently with infectious disease providers, pharmacists, infusion services, and other care team members to ensure timely and effective treatment. Patient & Family Education Educate patients and caregivers on infectious diseases, antimicrobial therapies, infection prevention, and home care strategies. Provide education on medication adherence, infusion care, side effect monitoring, and signs/symptoms requiring urgent evaluation. Offer ongoing support and resources tailored to individual patient needs. Clinical Documentation & Follow-Up Accurately document patient assessments, care coordination activities, education, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR). Track patient progress, laboratory results, and treatment outcomes to ensure continuity and quality of care. Qualifications Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in infectious disease, infusion therapy, or specialty care is a plus but not required. Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred #UPC123

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will support patients with complex acute and chronic infections, coordinate care, and serve as a key clinical resource for patients and families. The role involves collaborating with infectious disease physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a supportive environment.