UnityPoint Health·West Des Moines, Iowa
The RN provides medical evaluations and care for children and dependent adults who are victims of abuse or neglect. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate legal records, coordinating services to minimize trauma, and utilizing a holistic approach to patient care.
Overview The Child Protection Center is a child-friendly, safe facility for children and dependent adults who are alleged victims of abuse or neglect.
We work with a team of professionals to streamline the investigative process and coordinate services, minimizing potential trauma to patients and families.
Our team members are specially trained to provide forensic interviews, medical evaluations, and advocacy services.
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.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgement, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Continues professional development by involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Utilizes a holistic approach (considering bio-psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holding them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Consistently delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training preferred.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current RN license in the State of Iowa and at least one year of nursing experience. SANE training and pediatric nursing experience are preferred.
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.
