RN Acute-Pediatric Emergency Department-Methodist

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for their Pediatric Emergency Department. This full-time role involves providing exceptional nursing care to children from birth to 17 years, utilizing a Family-Centered Care approach in a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pediatric care, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team. With a generous sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that values diversity and unity.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Disability Coverage

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license with minimum six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with physicians in planning and implementing care.
• Assesses patient needs and provides education for discharge.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Critical Thinking

Documentation

Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CCRN Certification

TNCC/TCAR Certification

Job description

Area of Interest: Nursing

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

Department: Ped Emergency Department - Meth

Shift: 1900-0700/12hrs

Job ID: 164875

Overview

RN Acute - Pediatric Emergency Department - Methodist

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: Full-Time, 7p-7a, every 4th weekend rotation

Benefits Eligible

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

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other caregivers. The Pediatric Emergency Department provides care for children from birth through 17 years of age, using a Family-Centered Care approach. It is a newly constructed department with state-of-the-art equipment, including 12 treatment rooms and 6 express care examination rooms. The department is a designated Pediatric Level II Trauma Center.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We are 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 Total Rewards program offers benefits such as paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage, pet insurance, early access to wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

We foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing diversity and unity.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to ensure an accurate record of patient's care.
• Uses critical thinking to make independent judgments and maintains responsibility for patient condition knowledge.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal boundaries.
• Assesses patient and family needs, provides education to facilitate discharge planning, and makes referrals to community agencies for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional development by staying current with nursing practices and healthcare trends.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school or approved program. A BSN is preferred.

Qualifications: Current Iowa RN license, minimum six months RN experience. Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within three months of hire; ACLS within 12 months; CCRN encouraged; TNCC/TCAR within 12 months; and complete Essentials of Critical Care orientation with a score of 80% or higher.

Department of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.

Note: Newly licensed RNs with less than six months of experience interested in this department are encouraged and required to participate in the RN Residency program. For details, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx.