Specialty Nurse

UnityPoint Clinic

Specialty RN - Registered Nurse

Foot and Ankle Clinic - Sunnybrook

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Full-time +  benefits

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our foot and ankle clinic team. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered care and interested in building or expanding their experience in orthopedic and podiatric health.

In this role, you will support providers in assessing and triaging patient needs, assisting with treatment plans, and coordinating care for patients with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. You will also provide patient and family education, helping individuals better understand their diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery plans.

You’ll work closely with physicians and clinical staff in a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient setting focused on restoring mobility, improving function, and enhancing quality of life for our patients.

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.

• Evaluate incoming patient phone calls and messages to determine urgency of symptoms and appropriate next steps for foot and ankle conditions.
• Provide telephone triage and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow-up, including urgent orthopedic concerns.
• Assist in coordinating urgent and routine care for patients with acute and chronic foot and ankle injuries or conditions (e.g., fractures, sprains, post-operative concerns, infections).
• Communicate effectively with foot and ankle surgeons, providers, and clinical team members to ensure timely, coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, post-operative care, and rehabilitation strategies to support optimal recovery.
• Provide ongoing patient support and resources tailored to individual recovery needs and mobility goals.
• Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Track patient outcomes and coordinate follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care and optimal healing progress.

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in foot and ankle or specialty care is a plus, but not required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing