About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this RN Acute-Emergency Department-Methodist West opportunity in west des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Shift: Nights | 3p-3:30a, every fourth weekend and holiday rotation
Step into the fast-paced world of emergency care at Methodist West Hospital . We're seeking a dedicated Emergency Department RN to provide expert, compassionate care for patients of all ages-children through adults-facing emergent injuries and illnesses.
Candidates who have at least 1 year of Critical Care or ED experience and have an active ACLS certification may be eligible for taking on the Rapid Response RN role. The Rapid Response RN is the point of contact for other nursing areas in Methodist West Hospital when patients are deteriorating or in need of additional assistance. Come join our team to be a valuable asset to both patients and coworkers!
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
Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient's care.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current nursing practice and healthcare trends.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
Experience:
Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Please search and apply for specific openings listed as "Registered Nurse Residency". For more information about the program, please go to: Nursing Residency | Des Moines Area Hospitals
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.
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Worksite address
west des moines, IA, 50265, US
Who can apply
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