Home Health RN Residency: 12-Month Mentorship Program

UnityPoint Health; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is offering a Nurse Residency program for Home Health Nurses. The program includes a 12-month pathway with dedicated preceptors, classroom instruction, and ongoing professional development to transition new graduates to autonomous practice in home care.

Participants will gain hands-on training, one-on-one patient care in homes, and mentorship from experienced nurses, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and 36 hours of continuing education credits awarded after completion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Education

Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses

Job description

UnityPoint Health is offering a Nurse Residency program for Home Health Nurses. The program includes a 12-month pathway with dedicated preceptors, classroom instruction, and ongoing professional development to transition new graduates to autonomous practice in home care.

Participants will gain hands-on training, one-on-one patient care in homes, and mentorship from experienced nurses, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and 36 hours of continuing education credits awarded after completion.