Registered Nurse Residency-Inpt Pediatric MH- Luth

Overview

Nurse Residency - Inpatient Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health - Lutheran

Shift: Full Time Day/Evening Combo

Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts

Benefits Eligible

Full Time Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to child and adolescent mental health patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other caregivers.

Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and utilizes therapeutic communication skills to facilitate patient and family recovery from mental health crises.

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:

• 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 grow your family.

We foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing individual differences and shared goals.

We also provide support and development opportunities to help you deliver an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Applications are accepted year-round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates depend on licensure, onboarding, unit availability, and 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.

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, maintaining a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, within the Professional Nurse Practice Model, in collaboration with other caregivers.

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• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months or less than 6 months of acute RN experience.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Completion of the residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
• Dept of Labor Level III 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.