What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (New Grad) Residency position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Clinical Staffing
- Shift: Varied Per Department; Full Time - 1 Year Commitment
- Job ID: 175763
Nurse Residency (New Grad)- General Application
Shift: Varied per department - Full Time
Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts
Benefits Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time offers
Nurse Residency Program
- Dedicated to help new nurses (with less than 6 months of experience) transition into professional practice through peer support, education, and professional development.
- Participation in the program occurs as a part of the regular work assignment. You will get paid to learn and grow into your practice, giving you the confidence you need to be successful.
- Regularly scheduled classes allow for nurse residents to build peer support and discuss share experiences.
- Work with a qualified preceptor, mentor, and educators for ongoing support and guidance.
- Immersion into nursing practice with experiences and seminars with key professional leaders.
- Cohorts begin throughout the year. You will be placed in a cohort once your start date has been confirmed and onboarding is completed.
- Clinical tracks may include Telemetry, ICU, Adult Med/Surg, Emergency, NICU, Maternity Services, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, PICU, Surgical Services, and Rehab.
- Please note that not all tracks hire every cohort, and some areas may have limited positions.
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.
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
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 with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for Registered Nurse Residency.
How to Apply:
All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are:
- Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
- Resume
- Student Stipend - Request
For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six 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.
Salary : $10,000