UnityPoint Health is a Midwest-based health system serving metropolitan and rural communities with more than 33,000 team members, including over 11,000 nursing-related roles and 1,100 physicians and providers. Its mission to improve the health of the people and communities it serves is reinforced by its vision of “best outcome, every patient, every time” and its organizationwide “FOCUS” values, which guide collaboration, accountability and innovation across all locations. Team members are supported through a comprehensive total rewards program that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off and flexible benefits tailored to different life stages. UnityPoint Health actively promotes belonging and growth through “CommUNITY Networks,” leadership development programs and career pathways, including grant-funded career pathways programs that helped more than 200 graduates move into new roles in 2024. 77% of employees participated in the 2025 annual survey, with the system earning favorable scores in pride, motivation and intent to stay, alongside historically low vacancy rates of 6.8% overall and 8.6% in nursing. The organization has been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers by State.”
