RN Acute- Blank Pediatric Oncology-Blank Children's Hospital

Overview

Full‑Time Nights 7pm‑7:30am, weekend and holiday rotation. Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000. Relocation Assistance: $10,000. Blank 4 is a dynamic and deeply rewarding unit dedicated to caring for children with a wide range of medical needs, with a specialized focus on pediatric hematology and oncology. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and families navigating complex health journeys, and we’re looking for RNs who share that same heart and commitmentp>

• Diverse Patient Population:
  From general pediatric cases to specialized oncology treatments, nurses gain broad experience while making a meaningful impact.
• Specialized Care: A center of excellence in pediatric hematology and oncology, offering cutting‑edge therapies and compassionate support.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, child life specialists, social workers, and other dedicated professionals.
• Supportive Culture: A nurturing atmosphere where nurses are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow professionally.
• Innovative Practices: A unit that embraces evidence‑based care, continuous learning, and the latest advancements in pediatric medicine.

• Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
• Build strong relationships with patients through continuity of care.
• Thrive in a unit that values teamwork, empathy, and excellence.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and specialty certification.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 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. 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.

• Assess the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Develop an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly complete documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Deliver high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilize a holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Delegate and provide direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
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Utilize critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Minimum of six months acute RN experience.
• All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than six months of acute 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.
• Level 3 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.