RN Acute- Blank Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Neonatal intensive care, Nursing process, Critical thinking, Patient assessment, Discharge planning, Collaboration, Documentation, Evidence-based practice, Family-centered care, Clinical judgment

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Description

Overview Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, every fourth weekend and holiday rotation Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our tiniest patients? At Blank Children’s Hospital, our NICU is a place of hope, healing, and advanced care for newborns who need specialized attention. We’re looking for dedicated RNs who want to be part of a team that combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. Why Choose Blank Children’s NICU? Level IV NICU: Work in one of the most advanced neonatal units, caring for critically ill and premature infants. Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and nurses who support each other every step of the way. Professional Growth: Access continuing education, certification support, and leadership development opportunities. State-of-the-Art Facility: Utilize the latest equipment and evidence-based practices to deliver exceptional care. Culture of Compassion: We believe in family-centered care, ensuring parents are partners in their baby’s journey. Make a difference where it matters most. Join Blank Children’s NICU and help give every baby the best possible start in life. 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 Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations. Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care. Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current nursing practice and healthcare trends. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa Experience: Minimum of 12 months acute RN experience. All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are encouraged and required to participate in the RN Residency program. For more information about the program, please go to: Nursing Residency | Des Moines Area Hospitals 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.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates nursing care for critically ill newborns while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ensures accurate patient documentation and facilitates discharge planning through family education and community referrals.