Hospice Nurse Residency Jobs

Nurse Residency for New Graduate RN's (New graduate or 12 months or less experience)

We offer RN Nurse Residency Program for Hospice in Quad Cities/Muscatine IA.

UnityPoint at Home is seeking RN students graduating in August 2023 and December 2023 to join our next cohorts starting in October 2023 and February 2024. Apply now and send your resume to our Recruiter, Michelle at [email protected]

Why should you consider starting your RN Career in Hospice?

• Upon completion of the program, Nurse Residents will be awarded 36 hours of continuing education credit through the Iowa Board of Nursing
• UnityPoint at Home understands that new nurses need more on-the-job training than experienced nurses. You will have that and more in the UnityPoint at Home Residency Program which has been created to build on the skills you have learned in school and through clinicals while also allowing for an individualized preceptor experience.
• The Nurse Residency Program helps you grow along with other new RNs in your cohort, and meet regularly with experienced mentors, to offer support and socialization into your new role.
• The changing needs of your patients and their conditions mean that you’ll be utilizing a variety of skills. If the patient is new, you’ll begin with assessments and create their care plan. As you progress in our Residency Program, your experience increases and from there you’ll gain autonomy in deciding the best care for each patient.
• The UnityPoint at Home Nurse Residency program has dedicated preceptors who help you smoothly transition from a student nurse to a competent and confident professional RN.
• Home care nurses work one-on-one with patients, many for a long time. You’ll have the opportunity to know your patients, which helps you to provide the best care. Your patients will be in their homes, where they are comfortable and receptive to your suggestions.

Check out a Day in the Life of a Home Hospice Nurse in the video below!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https//dayinthelife.unitypoint

Program Highlights

• A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
• Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.
• Classroom instruction specific to the clinical area using a focused case study approach to learning.
• Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
• Clinical Experience under the guidance of an experience Preceptor.
• A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Nurse Resident Required Program Participation during the 12 month program

• SIM Labs
• Monthly educational seminars
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
• Meeting touchpoints as scheduled
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Completion of Residency Project
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
• Completion of Residency Portfolio
• CPR Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• BSN or BS in health related field.

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Surgery Center Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Operating Room or Pre/Post Op

Full-Time/Part-Time and PRN Roles Available.

Shifts are Monday - Friday, days, no call, no weekends!

The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe and reliable patient care, in coordination with the healthcare team. The primary role of the RN is the execution of the nursing process in providing required care and evaluation of the care given. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Performance of these responsibilities requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on principles of psychological, social, physical and biological sciences that utilize the nursing process.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https//dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.
• Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.
• Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.
• Partners with healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.
• Assumes responsibility for developing a plan of care that is mutually established with the patient and family. Each patient is treated as an individual, with their identified goals and expectations reviewed each shift to verify priorities.
• Performs admission assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment. Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions in formulating nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.
• Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the plan of care for a patient or group of patients, per unit standards and nursing care required for the specified patient population.

Education

• Graduate of accredited nursing program, BSN perferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state

Program Highlights

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• A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
• A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.