Transplant- Methodist

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

17h

About The Position

Overview Full-Time Days or Nights, every third weekend and holiday rotation Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for full-time offers 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.

Requirements

Education: Successful completion of a licensed practical nurse program from an accredited college.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience or clinical time in Post-Acute Care or an Acute Care environment.

Responsibilities

Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
Participates in patient/family educational activities and uses appropriate resources to implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with patients and their families
Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients
Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technician), demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowa’s LPN scope of practice
Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
Contributes to the assessment of the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of patients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs
Implements the interdisciplinary plan of care within the scope of LPN/LVN practice and provides nursing care and education directly or through ancillary personnel, as needed, to maintain and restore function and prevent complications and further loss
Contributes to the evaluation of the nursing care and to the modification of the plan as needed to achieve measurable goals and objectives