Registered Nurse Residency-PICU

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to nurturing the next generation of nurses. This full-time position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit offers a unique opportunity to provide critical care to children and adolescents. With a supportive team and a commitment to professional development, you will gain invaluable experience while being part of a compassionate community. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement to further your career. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Newly licensed or less than 6 months acute RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients and families.
• Maintain a practice environment reflecting nursing standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: PICU B4- Meth
• Shift: 36 hours per week/ 7P-7A - Every 4th weekend
• Job ID: 164732

Overview

Nurse Resident - PICU - Blank Children`s Hospital

Shift: Full Time Nights, every 4th weekend and holiday rotation

Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Blank Children's Hospital provides care for infants, children and adolescents with traumatic injuries, life-threatening illness or following major surgery in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Our medical team provides around-the-clock care for our 12-bed unit. Our board-certified pediatric intensive care physicians and pediatric residents are supported by a team of intensive care nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, child life specialists, and care management team members, all specializing in the care of children.

Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health Des Moines! UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients and visitors every day.

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.