Registered Nurse – Hospital Outpatient Department: Infusion Center

Overview

Registered Nurse – Hospital Outpatient Department: Infusion Center UnityPoint Health – Des Moines

Primary Location: Methodist Infusion Center (may float to Lutheran Infusion Center)

Full-Time Days: 40 hours/week – four 10-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.) per week.

Join our outpatient Infusion Center team, where you'll deliver skilled, compassionate care to patients receiving infusion therapy. You’ll also increase your skill set to provide care for a large range of outpatients including: GI, Neuro, Hem/Onc, Infectious Disease, Transplant, and many more.  As part of a collaborative clinical team of 20-30 colleagues, you'll support patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

We offer flexible scheduling to maintain Work/Life balance, including a 4-day work week option! This is a day-shift-only role—no overnight shifts or weekends required.

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

Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UPHDM within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelors degree preferred 

Experience:

• Oncology experience is required for this position. Due to the specialized nature of the role, only candidates with previous Oncology experience will be considered.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire
• Successfully complete department specific certifications within one year of hire date
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills
• Customer/patient focused
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions

Other:

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