Registered Nurse Residency-5E Med/Surg-Lutheran

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Resident for the new 5 East Medical-Surgical Unit in Des Moines, Iowa. This full-time position offers shifts in both day and night rotation along with a $20K sign-on bonus. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold current licensure to practice in Iowa.

The role involves providing direct nursing care to diverse patient populations while collaborating with a dedicated team. We are proud to offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care for patients and families.
• Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses.
• Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with caregivers

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Resident – 5 East Medical-Surgical Unit

Location: Lutheran

Shift: Full-time Nights or Days Available + Weekend and Holiday Rotation

$20K Sign on Bonus for full time positions

We’re excited to announce the opening of 5 East, a brand-new 15-bed medical-surgical unit providing acute care services to inpatients and observation patients. This unit specializes in General Medical/Surgical, Pulmonary, and Medical Detox, and may support patients requiring remote telemetry. Our patient population includes adults, aging adults, and pediatric patients aged 14 and older.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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. Join our team of experts 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 and RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program.

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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Experience:

• Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.

Other:

• 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.
• Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.