Registered Nurse - Supervisor

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Younker 8 is a fast-paced, collaborative acute care medical unit specializing in the treatment of patients with respiratory conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical diagnoses. As an RN on Younker 8, you’ll be part of a highly engaged team that partners with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program, contributing to innovative care models and continuous improvement initiatives. We value teamwork, clinical excellence, and forward-thinking care . Nurses on Younker 8 play a vital role in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and evidence-based practice. This is an ideal opportunity for RNs who are passionate about acute care, eager to grow professionally, and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment. 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. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two years experience as registered nurse (acute)
• License(s)/Certification(s): Current Iowa license as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.
• Manages daily operations of patient care.
• Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.
• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.
• Demonstrates personal and professional growth and promotes the same among team members.
• Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job.
• Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.
• Remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.
• Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed.
• Assists in developing annual budget, and takes action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources.
• Implements evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs.
• Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals.
• Interviews, orients, trains, schedules, evaluate, disciplines, and terminate staff with appropriate input.
• Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.
• Represents UPHDM in a professional manner.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel.
• Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment.
• Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital.
• Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary to problem solve.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees