RN

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .6

• Department: Child Abuse Center- Meth

• Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30-5:00

• Job ID:

Overview

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. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, quality patient/family care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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:    

• 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. 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 help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

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

Responsibilities

• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgement, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

• Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.

• Continues professional development by involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering bio-psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.

• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holding them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.

• Consistently delivers 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 and procedures and standards of care.

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

• Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.

• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

• SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year nursing experience required .

• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

• SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Multicultural sensitivity.

• Microsoft Office- basic computer skills.

• Customer/Patient focus.

• Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and diverse lifestyle backgrounds.

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.