Registered Nurse
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for qualifying candidates
Provide care for patients of all ages undergoing surgical procedures at a level 1 trauma center. Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe surgical procedures and patient care outcomes. Surgical specialties include neurosurgery, cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, urology transplants and robotics. Extensive training provided.
Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 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 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. 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 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.org
ResponsibilityProvides a safe, surgical experience for patients. Primarily functions as a circulator but will be required to scrub as needed.Functions in accordance with the Iowa Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses (Iowa Administrative Code 655, Chapter 6, & 6.2) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2010). 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. Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current nursing practice and healthcare trends. Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
QualificationsCurrent active or compact license as Registered Nurse for the state of Iowa (BSN preferred).Current RN License recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing preferred.Minimum of 6 months of RN experience.
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