Clinician Jobs in Iowa
Clinician jobs in Iowa are concentrated in behavioral health, community health centers, and primary care, with steady demand from rural health networks and academic medical systems alike. Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids lead hiring volume, anchored by employers such as UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and MercyOne. The most consistent openings are in mental and behavioral health, primary care, and chronic disease management, at levels from early-career clinicians to licensed clinical supervisors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Navigator to function as a clinical nurse expert and as care coordinator within the Emergency Department, facilitating seamless transitions across the continuum of care. The nurse functions as an administrative and clinical liaison for individuals to optimize quality health care delivery using clinical assessment/screening tools, education reinforcement, follow-up on the plan of care recommendations and guiding the utilization of cost-effective resources. This position will manage a specified population and work closely with the interdisciplinary team which includes but is not limited to patient care staff, providers, patient support, family and community resources.
Duties to Include:
- Perform transition planning activities at the onset and throughout the patient’s hospitalization utilizing clinical skills to create and update personalized transitional care plans at the onset and throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
- Complete the initial assessment or ensures completion of all inpatient/observation patients to identify the barriers that impact the length of stay and discharge planning. The assessment should also identify the needs of the patients, acknowledge the resources available and anticipate future resource needs for successful transitions.
- Collaborate with the patient’s provider and other healthcare team members in managing the patient’s length of stay and determining the appropriate level of care for transition planning.
- Assist in discharge planning (referrals) for individuals with continuum of care needs (Post-acute facilities, Home Care, Hospice, etc.).
- Articulate the plan of care and communicate this plan to other care team members and patient/caregiver thereby enhancing patient and staff satisfaction.
- Intervene to maintain care progression when a deviation in the plan occurs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary huddles incorporating evidence/best practice outcomes in the plan and communicate that plan to the health care team, including estimated length of stay, barriers to discharge, and anticipated disposition. Identify what is needed from the team to facilitate the plan.
- Provide assessment, brief counseling, information, referrals, and other resource assistance to patients/families as needed.
- Identify high-risk social situations to intervene in and coordinate resources to promote follow-up care.
- Arrange for community services before discharge to meet patients’ post-discharge needs with recognition and documentation of patient choice of service providers.
- Participate in Care Coordination initiatives or other projects according to departmental and organizational monitors.
- Perform other duties as assigned, to ensure that departmental objectives are fulfilled.
University of Iowa Healthcare —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours shifts primarily between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This position may be required to work holidays per the needs of the division. May also be required to work occasional weekends to cover vacation for weekend option staff.
Pay Grade: Pay Level 7-70
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IA
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowa? click here
Required Qualifications
A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
3-5 years of clinical nursing experience as an RN
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa, or the ability to obtain licensure by the date of hire
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Desirable Qualifications
Previous experience in case management
Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA)
Previous experience involving high-volume public contact customer service
Certification in case management (ACM, CCM, CMAC)
Previous experience with EPIC
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Maggie Kusiak at CCD-HR@uiowa.edu
- Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Part-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 7
- Starting Salary Minimum: 63,052
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Maggie Kusiak
- Contact Email: CCD-HR@uiowa.edu
University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Division is seeking a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Navigator to function as a clinical nurse expert and as care coordinator within the Emergency Department, facilitating seamless transitions across the continuum of care. The nurse functions as an administrative and clinical liaison for individuals to optimize quality health care delivery using clinical assessment/screening tools, education reinforcement, follow-up on the plan of care recommendations and guiding the utilization of cost-effective resources. This position will manage a specified population and work closely with the interdisciplinary team which includes but is not limited to patient care staff, providers, patient support, family and community resources.
Duties to Include:
- Perform transition planning activities at the onset and throughout the patient’s hospitalization utilizing clinical skills to create and update personalized transitional care plans at the onset and throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
- Complete the initial assessment or ensures completion of all inpatient/observation patients to identify the barriers that impact the length of stay and discharge planning. The assessment should also identify the needs of the patients, acknowledge the resources available and anticipate future resource needs for successful transitions.
- Collaborate with the patient’s provider and other healthcare team members in managing the patient’s length of stay and determining the appropriate level of care for transition planning.
- Assist in discharge planning (referrals) for individuals with continuum of care needs (Post-acute facilities, Home Care, Hospice, etc.).
- Articulate the plan of care and communicate this plan to other care team members and patient/caregiver thereby enhancing patient and staff satisfaction.
- Intervene to maintain care progression when a deviation in the plan occurs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary huddles incorporating evidence/best practice outcomes in the plan and communicate that plan to the health care team, including estimated length of stay, barriers to discharge, and anticipated disposition. Identify what is needed from the team to facilitate the plan.
- Provide assessment, brief counseling, information, referrals, and other resource assistance to patients/families as needed.
- Identify high-risk social situations to intervene in and coordinate resources to promote follow-up care.
- Arrange for community services before discharge to meet patients’ post-discharge needs with recognition and documentation of patient choice of service providers.
- Participate in Care Coordination initiatives or other projects according to departmental and organizational monitors.
- Perform other duties as assigned, to ensure that departmental objectives are fulfilled.
University of Iowa Healthcare —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours shifts primarily between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This position may be required to work holidays per the needs of the division. May also be required to work occasional weekends to cover vacation for weekend option staff.
Pay Grade: Pay Level 7-70
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IA
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowa? click here
Required Qualifications
A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
3-5 years of clinical nursing experience as an RN
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa, or the ability to obtain licensure by the date of hire
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
Excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Desirable Qualifications
Previous experience in case management
Professional Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA)
Previous experience involving high-volume public contact customer service
Certification in case management (ACM, CCM, CMAC)
Previous experience with EPIC
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Maggie Kusiak at CCD-HR@uiowa.edu
- Classification Title: Nurse Clinician
- Appointment Type: SEIU
- Schedule: Part-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 7
- Starting Salary Minimum: 63,052
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Maggie Kusiak
- Contact Email: CCD-HR@uiowa.edu
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Clinician Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- The University of Iowa17
- MPAC Healthcare4
- TeamHealth1
- Broadlawns Medical Center1
- Blue Rose Consulting Group1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinician jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa clinical license or license recognized through Iowa's reciprocity agreements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience conducting assessments, treatment planning, and direct patient care
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used in clinical settings
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to meet Iowa Department of Public Health documentation and compliance standards
Clinician Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinician in Iowa?
The path depends on your clinical specialty, but most licensed clinicians in Iowa must hold a relevant graduate degree and obtain licensure through the Iowa Department of Public Health or the Iowa Board of Medicine, depending on the discipline. Social workers pursue LMSW or LCSW credentials, while counselors seek LMHC licensure. Each requires completing supervised clinical hours and passing a board examination. Iowa accepts endorsement applications from out-of-state license holders who meet equivalent education and experience standards.
Which companies hire clinicians in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring clinicians in Iowa include The University of Iowa, MPAC Healthcare, and TeamHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Iowa's largest clinical employers tend to be integrated health systems and community mental health centers with facilities spread across both urban corridors and rural counties.
Which Iowa cities have the most clinician jobs?
Iowa City, Iowa, and Urbana have the most clinician openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share because of its concentration of regional health system headquarters and community health organizations, while Iowa City's volume reflects the University of Iowa Health Care campus, and Cedar Rapids draws hiring from both independent clinics and MercyOne's regional network.
Are there remote clinician jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're limited. About 100% of clinician openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on and relationship-based nature of most clinical work. Telehealth roles in behavioral health and care management are the most consistently remote-eligible segment, particularly for clinicians with an active Iowa license and experience conducting virtual assessments.
How can I get hired as a clinician in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate-level clinical positions at Iowa's large health systems, which regularly onboard candidates still completing supervised hours. UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care both offer structured residency and fellowship tracks in behavioral health and primary care. Moving from roles such as case manager, mental health technician, or community health worker is a recognized lateral path. Completing your Iowa licensure application before the job search, even provisionally, gives your application a clear edge over candidates who have not yet started the process.
Where can I find and apply to clinician jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to clinician jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings across health systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations. Search for roles that match your license type, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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