What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Residency- Acute Care position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Center for Acute Care - 3N
- Shift: 7pm-7am, every third weekend, 2 holidays per year
- Job ID: 169731
Registered Nurse (RN) Residency
FTE: .9 (Full-time, 36 hours per week)
Shift: Night shift 7pm-7am
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 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 the Registered Nurse Residency position.
How to Apply:
All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
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-Fort Dodge within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months.
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Salary : $10,000
