RN-Med-Surg/Neurology/Oncology

Company : UnityPoint Health

Location : Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Nursing

Occupation : RN

Job Details

Overview:

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus For Qualified Applicants!

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?

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.
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 youre in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

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.
Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to other health care team members and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration.
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.
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.
Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures.
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.
Administers medications and nursing treatments within scope of practice.
Incorporates St. Lukes Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model in their daily nursing care.

Patient Education

Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients and their families age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.
Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Patient Education

Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients and their families age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.
Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited nursing program
Possess current RN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state
Current BCLS
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
Multicultural sensitivity
Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced nursing procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment
Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

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