Registered Nurse Residency- Younker 5 Renal/Uro/Transplant- Methodist at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Renal care, Transplant care, Urology care, Medical-surgical nursing, Patient-centered care, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Discharge planning, Nursing regulations, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation

Industry

Description

Overview Full-Time Days or Nights, every third weekend and holiday rotation Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus! UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and July 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles. Join our dynamic 22-bed unit specializing in Renal, Transplant, and Urology care for medical-surgical patients. As the only transplant center in Central Iowa, we take pride in delivering exceptional care to this unique patient population. Our team thrives on collaboration, offering a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach focused on achieving the best outcomes and ensuring safe, seamless discharge plans. Why Younker 5? Be part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team committed to excellence. Gain specialized expertise in transplant care with the opportunity to become transplant certified through the American Board of Transplant Certification after 12 months of hire. Work in an environment that values growth, teamwork, and innovation in patient care. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a specialized field, Younker 5 is the place for you! 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 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 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 or less than 12 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

The Registered Nurse provides specialized care for renal, transplant, and urology patients within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for ensuring safe patient outcomes and coordinating effective discharge plans.