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UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, Iowa

Specialty Nurse - Methodist OB/GYN

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • UnityPoint Health
  • CMA/LPN/RN
  • OB/GYN Clinic - Des Moines
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Monday-Friday 4 days/week - 7:45AM-5:15PM

Full-time + Benefits

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialty Clinic CMA, LPN or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OB/GYN clinic located in Des Moines, IA. The RN will work collaboratively with our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of obstetric and gynecologic services. This role requires clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for women's health.

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

Provide direct patient care including assessments, education, and triage in an OB/GYN setting.

Support providers with in-office procedures (e. g., colposcopies, IUD insertions, biopsies).

  • Administer medications and injections, including vaccines and hormone therapies, as prescribed.
  • Assist with prenatal care, postpartum follow-ups, and routine gynecologic visits.
  • Educate patients about reproductive health, pregnancy, contraception, and preventive care.
  • Triage patient phone calls and messages, assessing urgency and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with front desk and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling.
  • Participate in ongoing staff education, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required) OR
  • Active LPN license OR
  • Active CMA certifications plus competion of an accredited program
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (OB/GYN or women’s health experience strongly preferred).
  • Current BLS certification (required).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficient in using EMR systems (experience with [insert system name if known, e. g., Epic, Athena, etc.]).

  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced clinic environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient educationMedication administrationInjection administrationObstetric careGynecologic careMultitaskingClinical documentation

OB/GYN — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 32 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
16%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Ob/gyn (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 54 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Daily Pay