RN-Child Protection Center

The Child Protection Center (CPC) is an outpatient department of the hospital that provides an interagency coordinated response to child and dependent adult abuse investigations and assessments. It is the role of the CPC to provide medical examinations, forensic interviews, and advocacy services. In addition to these core services, the Center also conducts foster care removal exams and is home to the CARE (childhood assessment, referral, and early intervention) program. It is the responsibility of the CPC RN to support medical providers and contribute professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health , you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a  culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement  – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures.
• Supports CPC medical providers by rooming patients and providing assistance during the medical examination.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of the patient’s care.
• Makes medical referrals and places orders as directed by the medical provider.
• Communicates results of labs and other test results to the medical provider, multidisciplinary team (MDT) members, and parents/guardians.
• Assists with the collection of DCI kits per protocol, maintaining the chain of custody.

Professional Development

• Engages in professional development activities, shares information learned with colleagues, and utilizes newly acquired knowledge to enhance services provided.
• Focuses on instituting best practices that emerge in the field.
• Participates in peer review activities that ensure the development and strengthening of skills.

Current Iowa RN license.

Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. 

Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.