Registered Nurse Residency-Emergency Department- Lutheran (February 2027 Cohort)
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Providing fast-paced care to patients experiencing emergent illness, injury, and acute care illness for children and adults, specializing in behavioral health care. Collaborates with chemical dependency team and the behavioral health team to provide high-quality behavioral and mental health care in the emergency department.
Job description
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.
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.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.
- 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
- Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience
- Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment
- Level 3 Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Benefits
- $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental & Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.