Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa
Clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa are concentrated in primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated health systems, with steady demand from new graduates through experienced RNs seeking outpatient careers. The busiest hiring markets are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, home to anchor employers like UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and University of Iowa Health Care. Preventive care, chronic disease management, and pediatric clinic nursing are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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CRHC is looking for a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Physicians Clinic RN. This position's hours and days include M-Thurs 7:00 am - 4:30 pm.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for Advancing Exceptional Care by prioritizing Safety and Quality in every aspect of patient care. This role is committed to fulfilling essential duties that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall healthcare standards, ensuring all actions align with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC). By maintaining the highest level of care, this position supports CRHC’s dedication to fostering a safe, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare environment for our patients and community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from an approved school/college of nursing
- One (1) year experience in rural health nursing preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa or compact state
- For job-specific certifications refer to the Education Certification Requirements by Job Category: Clinical Staff
WORK SCHEDULE & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
The facility operates 24/7; however, work schedules may vary based on departmental needs to ensure the highest standard of patient care and operational efficiency. Flexibility will be expected.
- Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed
- Eligible for weekend shift differentials.
- Position is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with labor laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position involves a combination of physical activities necessary to perform essential job functions effectively. The employee should be able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for varying lengths of time throughout the workday.
- Lift, push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads, with assistance available for heavier items.
- Use fine motor skills, including grasping, reaching, and handling equipment or materials as needed.
- Perform routine movements, such as typing, writing, or handling supplies.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally for job-related tasks.
- See and hear well enough to read documents, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
- Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to occasional changes in pace or setting.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals in performing essential job functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At CRHC, our core values—Compassion, Advancing, Relationships, and Exceptional—are at the heart of everything we do. These values drive our commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting and empowering our team members. We believe in creating a compassionate environment where relationships are nurtured, collaboration is encouraged, and excellence is expected.
As a member of our team, you will embody these values in your daily work by:
- Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and kindness in every interaction, recognizing the unique needs of our patients and colleagues.
- Advancing: Embracing innovation, continuous learning, and striving for improvement in all aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
- Relationships: Building trust through open communication and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and understanding.
- Exceptional: Holding yourself to the highest standards, delivering superior care, and contributing to a culture of excellence that impacts both patients and colleagues.
Performs admission and assessment activities for each patient prior to being seen by the clinic provider according to the reason for the visit.
- Performs admission intake, including chief complaint, complete set of vitals, present and interim history.
- Documents allergies and type of reaction.
- Involves patient, pharmacy and other resources to obtain accurate medication reconciliation.
- Conducts applicable assessments effectively. (age appropriate)
- Recognizes any deviation from normal and reports to the Provider.
- Maintains patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms and keeps patients informed of unexpected waits.
Assists provider during clinic in accordance with RN scope of practice. This includes, but not limited to:
- Collects and prepares specimens for lab tests.
- Handles instruments.
- Preps patients for procedures.
- Prepares patient information for clinic chart.
- Performs treatments, including childhood/adult immunizations.
- Provides patient teaching as needed during clinic visit including family or significant other as indicated (preps of diagnostic testing, etc.)
- EKG proficiency is at a high level.
- Data Entry into CPSI per provider orders.
- Port Access.
Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
- Initiates or assists in-patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
- Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
Demonstrates professional behaviors to patient providers and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergent and stressful situations.
- Works well as a team member.
- Willingly accepts responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change.
Communicates effectively.
- Calls patients with reports in a timely manner and explains the results to patients as directed by provider.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient situations, satisfaction needs, and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition and appropriately reports condition to medical provider.
- Triages incoming calls from patients and obtains a full report for the provider.
Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
- Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to physician orders and nursing policy.
- Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
- Informs and involves Clinic Nurse Coordinator and/or Clinic Director regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Practice Guidelines.
- Ensures multi-disciplinary, team approach in caring for patients and families.
- Utilizes practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
Participates in CRHC’S Quality program, committees, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the practices of Quality Improvement (QI).
- Regularly attends Department huddles.
- Completes tasks as outlined on Department Huddle Board.
Quality Program Participation
- Actively participates in CRHC’s Quality Program, committees, performance improvement initiatives, and operational support activities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Quality Improvement (QI) practices.
- Regularly attends Department huddles.
- Completes tasks as outlined on the Department Huddle Board.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support the strategic initiatives of CRHC.
CRHC is looking for a Full-Time (40 hours/week) Physicians Clinic RN. This position's hours and days include M-Thurs 7:00 am - 4:30 pm.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for Advancing Exceptional Care by prioritizing Safety and Quality in every aspect of patient care. This role is committed to fulfilling essential duties that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall healthcare standards, ensuring all actions align with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC). By maintaining the highest level of care, this position supports CRHC’s dedication to fostering a safe, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare environment for our patients and community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from an approved school/college of nursing
- One (1) year experience in rural health nursing preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa or compact state
- For job-specific certifications refer to the Education Certification Requirements by Job Category: Clinical Staff
WORK SCHEDULE & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
The facility operates 24/7; however, work schedules may vary based on departmental needs to ensure the highest standard of patient care and operational efficiency. Flexibility will be expected.
- Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed
- Eligible for weekend shift differentials.
- Position is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with labor laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position involves a combination of physical activities necessary to perform essential job functions effectively. The employee should be able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for varying lengths of time throughout the workday.
- Lift, push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads, with assistance available for heavier items.
- Use fine motor skills, including grasping, reaching, and handling equipment or materials as needed.
- Perform routine movements, such as typing, writing, or handling supplies.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally for job-related tasks.
- See and hear well enough to read documents, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
- Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to occasional changes in pace or setting.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals in performing essential job functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At CRHC, our core values—Compassion, Advancing, Relationships, and Exceptional—are at the heart of everything we do. These values drive our commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting and empowering our team members. We believe in creating a compassionate environment where relationships are nurtured, collaboration is encouraged, and excellence is expected.
As a member of our team, you will embody these values in your daily work by:
- Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and kindness in every interaction, recognizing the unique needs of our patients and colleagues.
- Advancing: Embracing innovation, continuous learning, and striving for improvement in all aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
- Relationships: Building trust through open communication and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and understanding.
- Exceptional: Holding yourself to the highest standards, delivering superior care, and contributing to a culture of excellence that impacts both patients and colleagues.
Performs admission and assessment activities for each patient prior to being seen by the clinic provider according to the reason for the visit.
- Performs admission intake, including chief complaint, complete set of vitals, present and interim history.
- Documents allergies and type of reaction.
- Involves patient, pharmacy and other resources to obtain accurate medication reconciliation.
- Conducts applicable assessments effectively. (age appropriate)
- Recognizes any deviation from normal and reports to the Provider.
- Maintains patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms and keeps patients informed of unexpected waits.
Assists provider during clinic in accordance with RN scope of practice. This includes, but not limited to:
- Collects and prepares specimens for lab tests.
- Handles instruments.
- Preps patients for procedures.
- Prepares patient information for clinic chart.
- Performs treatments, including childhood/adult immunizations.
- Provides patient teaching as needed during clinic visit including family or significant other as indicated (preps of diagnostic testing, etc.)
- EKG proficiency is at a high level.
- Data Entry into CPSI per provider orders.
- Port Access.
Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
- Initiates or assists in-patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
- Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
Demonstrates professional behaviors to patient providers and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergent and stressful situations.
- Works well as a team member.
- Willingly accepts responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change.
Communicates effectively.
- Calls patients with reports in a timely manner and explains the results to patients as directed by provider.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient situations, satisfaction needs, and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition and appropriately reports condition to medical provider.
- Triages incoming calls from patients and obtains a full report for the provider.
Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
- Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to physician orders and nursing policy.
- Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
- Informs and involves Clinic Nurse Coordinator and/or Clinic Director regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Practice Guidelines.
- Ensures multi-disciplinary, team approach in caring for patients and families.
- Utilizes practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
Participates in CRHC’S Quality program, committees, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the practices of Quality Improvement (QI).
- Regularly attends Department huddles.
- Completes tasks as outlined on Department Huddle Board.
Quality Program Participation
- Actively participates in CRHC’s Quality Program, committees, performance improvement initiatives, and operational support activities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Quality Improvement (QI) practices.
- Regularly attends Department huddles.
- Completes tasks as outlined on the Department Huddle Board.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support the strategic initiatives of CRHC.
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Clinic Registered Nurse Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
- MercyOne33
- UnityPoint Health11
- Broadlawns Medical Center5
- Avera Health4
- Mercy Cedar Rapids3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinic registered nurse jobs across Iowa.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program required
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- Minimum one year of clinical or outpatient nursing experience preferred by most employers
- Strong proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Demonstrated ability to triage patients and manage a multi-patient clinic schedule independently
Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinic registered nurse in Iowa?
You become a clinic registered nurse in Iowa by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining licensure through the Iowa Board of Nursing. Iowa participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Iowa without a separate license. After licensure, most clinic roles prefer or require at least some hands-on clinical experience before hiring into an outpatient setting.
How much do clinic registered nurses make in Iowa?
Clinic registered nurses in Iowa earn a median of about $78,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,840 for the lowest 10% to over $100,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinic registered nurses in Iowa?
Iowa clinic registered nurse roles are posted by MercyOne, UnityPoint Health, and Broadlawns Medical Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's largest health systems operate clinic networks throughout the state, including rural and suburban locations that maintain consistent hiring year-round.
Which Iowa cities have the most clinic registered nurse jobs?
Des Moines, Davenport, and Waterloo have the most clinic registered nurse openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors the largest concentration because of its dense network of primary care and specialty clinics tied to major health systems, while Cedar Rapids and Iowa City draw consistent volume through their regional medical centers, university health services, and growing outpatient care campuses.
Are there remote clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinic registered nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, patient-facing role, so most positions require on-site work. About 25% of clinic registered nurse openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low relative to other fields. The portions most likely to carry remote or hybrid components are telephone triage, chronic care coordination, and post-visit patient follow-up.
How can I get hired as a clinic registered nurse in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to nurse residency or new-graduate transition programs, which UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care both run for RNs entering outpatient or clinic settings. New grads can also move into clinic roles from adjacent positions like medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, or urgent care staff nurse. Holding an active Iowa Board of Nursing license and a current BLS certification makes a candidate immediately competitive, and any clinical rotation hours completed in an outpatient Iowa facility strengthen an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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