What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Residency-3N Cardiology-Lutheran- February 2025 position at UnityPoint Health?
Nurse Resident - 3 North - Cardiology/Telemetry - Lutheran
Shift: Full Time Days
Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts
Benefits Eligible
Full Time Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years
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3 North is a 30 bed nursing unit with telemetry cardiac monitoring capability for all patient beds. The nursing skill mix is 65% Registered nurse/35% patient care technician. The patient population on 3 North is cardiovascular medical. The major patient diagnoses includes: Heart failure, pre and post cardiac cath, and other medical overflow.
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Responsibilities
Applications are accepted year round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.
All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.
How to Apply:
All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are:
- Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
- Resume
- Student Stipend - Request
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.
For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited nursing program. Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment. Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work. Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. EOE M/F/V/D
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Cardiology 3N- Luth;
- Shift: FT Days rotating weekend and holiday;
- Job ID: 155725;
Salary : $10,000
