RN Acute - 3 East Medical/Surgical - Lutheran

Overview

WELCOME TO OUR GRAND RE-OPENING!Acute RN - 3E Medical/Surgical- LutheranEach shift requires every 3rd weekend and holiday rotationBenefits EligibleShift Differential for qualifying shiftsFull Time Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years3 East is a 27-bed Medical Surgical unit that provides an enriching learning experience. We care for patients with a variety of diagnoses including respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, infectious disease, and stroke. 3 East utilizes innovative care delivery to help provide holistic care to our patients by utilizing advancements in technology partnered with fundamental nursing care. 3 East offers opportunities to advance critical thinking skills and nursing autonomy within our multidisciplinary team. We utilize evidence-based practice to make a difference in our patient care.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.Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team -

We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture -

At UnityPoint Health,

you

matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits -

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development

- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement

- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/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.Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.Qualifications: Current active Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of six months RN experience.Department of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.***PLEASE NOTE: All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of 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. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.For more information about the program and upcoming cohort dates, please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspxArea of Interest:

Nursing;FTE/Hours per pay period:

1.0;Department:

Med/Surg 3E- Luth;Shift:

Days, Nights, WEP Days and Nights; Full Time and Part Time;Job ID:

151225;