RN Acute-Y5 Renal/Uro/Transplant-Methodist

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their team. This role offers a chance to work in a specialized unit focusing on renal, transplant, and urology patients. With a commitment to patient-centered care, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment. The organization values its employees, providing competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and a residency program for newly licensed nurses. Join a team that champions a culture of belonging and respect, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental and Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required.
• Current active Iowa RN License needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care using the nursing process.
• Documents patient care accurately.
• Collaborates with physicians for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Documentation

Collaboration

Holistic Approach

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current active Iowa License as a Registered Nurse

Job description

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Med/Surg Y5- Meth
• Shift: Days, Nights, Weekend Package Nights; Full Time, Part Time, PRN
• Job ID: 164925

Overview

Younker 5 is a 22 bed Renal, Transplant, and Urology unit specializing in medical surgical patients. We have the only transplant center in Central Iowa and take pride in caring for this specific patient population. You will have the opportunity to become transplant certified after 12 months of hire if you wish through the American Board of Transplant Certification. Our hard-working team is thoroughly committed to offering a multidisciplinary approach to patient centered care involving achievement on best patient outcomes and safe discharge plans.

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

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient's care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.

Qualifications: Current active Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of six months acute RN experience.

Department of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.

***PLEASE NOTE: All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, are encouraged and required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.

For more information about the program and upcoming cohort dates, please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx