Registered Nurse Residency (New Grad)

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Registered Nurse Residency- General Application Shift: Varied per department - Full Time Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time offers Relocation Assistance: $10,000 for full-time offers if relocating more than 50 miles Nurse Residency Program Dedicated to help new nurses (with less than 6 months of experience) transition into professional practice through peer support, education, and professional development. Participation in the program occurs as a part of the regular work assignment. You will get paid to learn and grow into your practice, giving you the confidence you need to be successful. Regularly scheduled classes allow for nurse residents to build peer support and discuss share experiences. Work with a qualified preceptor, mentor, and educators for ongoing support and guidance. Immersion into nursing practice with experiences and seminars with key professional leaders. Cohorts begin throughout the year. You will be placed in a cohort once your start date has been confirmed and onboarding is completed. Clinical Tracks Clinical tracks may include Telemetry, ICU, Adult Med/Surg, Emergency, NICU, Maternity Services, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, PICU, Surgical Services, and Rehab. Please note that not all tracks hire every cohort, and some areas may have limited positions. 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

Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six months acute RN experience.
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

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.