Clinic RN or LPN - Blank Children's Pulmonary Clinic - Full Time Days

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate nursing care to patients. The role involves critical thinking, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate documentation. A BSN is preferred, and candidates must hold an active Iowa nursing license. Join a top workplace committed to supporting your development and making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Dental and health insurance

Qualifications

• Current active Iowa License to practice as an RN or LPN.
• Previous pediatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to ensure an accurate record of patient care.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Holistic care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

Functions in accordance with the Iowa Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses (Iowa Administrative Code 655, Chapter 6, & 6.2) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2010).

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 that supporting your development is vital to 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 ensure an accurate record of patient care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, maintaining 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 the needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes necessary referrals to community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional development by staying current with nursing practices and healthcare trends.
• Uses a holistic approach considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Delegates patient care based on clinical assessment and within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule consistently.
• Delivers high-quality care demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills relevant to the specialty on the assigned unit, in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Shows initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, participates in peer review, and engages in organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Qualifications:

• Current active Iowa License to practice as an RN or LPN.
• Previous pediatrics experience preferred.