Registered Nurse Residency-Inpt Pediatric MH- Luth
US-IA-Des Moines
careers
Req #: 164929
Type: Full Time Benefits
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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 adult mental health 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. Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and utilizes therapeutic communication skills that facilitate patient and family recovery from mental health crises. 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 Registered Nurse Residency. 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: Education: * Graduate of accredited nursing program. License(s)/Certification(s): * Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Experience: * Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six months acute RN experience. Other: * 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. * Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
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