Registered Nurse Residency-Observation S3-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Observation Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, caring for patients who require short-term observation. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you'll help create efficient care pathways while utilizing your nursing knowledge. The position includes a competitive sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive workplace where your contributions truly matter. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental and Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Early Access to Earned Wages

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months or RN with less than 6 months acute RN experience.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care for patients and families in a collaborative environment.
• Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Observation Unit S3- Meth
• Shift: Weekend Package, 7p-7a
• Job ID: 164384

Overview

Registered Nurse Residency - S3 Observation

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: Full-Time Weekend Package, 7pm-7am

Benefits Eligible

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

South 3 is a 14-bed observation nursing unit extension of the Emergency Department, caring for ambulatory patients who are expected to stay less than 24 hours. Looking for team members who want to help create efficient care pathways for a variety of diagnosis while utilizing nursing knowledge and planning for the needs of patients and families while being a part of a collaborative and innovative team.

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.

Responsibilities

Applications are accepted year round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.

All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.

How to Apply:

All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.

Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are:

• Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
• Resume
• Student Stipend - Request

Responsibilities: Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months or RN with less than 6 months acute RN experience
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
• Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.
• Level 3; Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.