What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Residency Program - Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
- Department: Inpt Older Adult MH- Luth
- Shift: 7p-7a, Nights, weekend and holiday rotation; 36 hours/week
- Job ID: 188134
Nurse Resident - Inpatient Older Adult Behavioral Health - Lutheran
Shift: Full Time Nights 7:00pm-7:30am
Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts
Benefits Eligible
Full Time Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years
Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health Des Moines! UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are at the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients, families, and visitors every day.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute professional nursing knowledge and skills to the provision and management of care for older adult mental health patients and their families. This role involves maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and utilizing therapeutic communication techniques that support patient and family recovery during mental health crises.
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.
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 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.
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
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 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.
Salary : $10,000