What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Acute-Intensive Care Unit-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Methodist
UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Shift: Full Time Nights
Full Time Day/Night Rotation
Part Time Day/Night Rotation
Shift differentials for qualifying shifts
Benefits Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years
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Responsibilities
Provides care for Critically ill patients in a 36 bed mixed critical care unit in a level 1 critical care unit. RN is primary care giver for patients including but not limited to: trauma, open heart, renal, cardiac, pulmonary, general surgery, sepsis and general medical. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Qualifications: Current active Iowa License to practice as a RN. Minimum of six months RN experience. BCLS certification is required, ACLS certification within 6 months of hire is required. TNCC/TCAR certification within 12 months of hire is required. Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) is encouraged.
Department of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.
***PLEASE NOTE: All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are encouraged and required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position.
For more information about the program and upcoming cohort dates, please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
- Department: Intensive Care Unit- Meth;
- Shift: Full Time Day/Night Rotation 7a-7p/7p-7a or Straight FT Nights 7p-7a, every 3rd weekend rotation;
- Job ID: 155199;
Salary : $10,000
