Registered Nurse Residency-Inpt Older Adult Mental Health at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Mental Health, Therapeutic Communication, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Nursing Knowledge, Crisis Management, ANA Code for Nurses, Professional Nurse Practice Model, Behavioral Health, Acute Care, Nursing Regulations, Therapeutic Milieu, Family Support, Recovery Facilitation, Residency Program

Industry

Description

Overview Registered Nurse Residency - Inpatient Older Adult Behavioral Health - Lutheran Shift: Full Time Evening/Night Combo, 3p-11p and 11p-7a, with weekend and holiday rotation, 32 hours/week Benefits Eligible 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 including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients and visitors every day. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to adult mental health patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and utilizes therapeutic communication skills that facilitate patient and family recovery from 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. 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. 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 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. 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. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Experience: Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six 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.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing care for adult mental health patients and their families while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. You will collaborate with other caregivers and contribute your professional nursing knowledge and skills in the management of care.