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Nurse Resident

UnityPoint Health
Urbandale, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Overview

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 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.

Responsibilities

Why should you consider starting your RN Career in Home Care?

  • UnityPoint at Home understands that new nurses need more on-the-job training than experienced nurses. You will have that and more in the UnityPoint at Home Residency Program which has been created to build on the skills you have learned in school and through clinicals while also allowing for an individualized preceptor experience.
  • Home care nurses work one-on-one with patients, many for a long time. You’ll have the opportunity to know your patients, which helps you to provide the best care. Your patients will be in their homes, where they are comfortable and receptive to your suggestions.
  • The UnityPoint at Home Nurse Residency program has dedicated preceptors who help you smoothly transition from a student nurse to a competent and confident professional RN.
  • The Nurse Residency Program helps you grow along with other new RNs in your cohort, and meet regularly with experienced mentors, to offer support and socialization into your new role.
  • The changing needs of your patients and their conditions mean that you’ll be utilizing a . If the patient is new, you’ll begin with assessments and create their care plan. As you progress in our Residency Program, your experience increases and from there you’ll gain autonomy in deciding the best care for each patient.
  • Upon completion of the program, Nurse Residents will be awarded 36 hours of continuing education credit through the Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Program Highlights

  • A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
  • A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
  • Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
  • Classroom instruction specific to the clinical area using a focused case study approach to learning.
  • Clinical Experience under the guidance of an experience Preceptor.
  • Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.
  • Nurse Resident Required Program Participation during the 12 month program :

  • SIM Labs
  • Monthly educational seminars
  • Meeting touchpoints as scheduled
  • Completion of Residency Project
  • Completion of Residency Portfolio
  • Qualifications

  • Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
  • CPR : Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
  • Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and / or organizational requirements.
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