Registered Nurse Residency Requisition ID 2018-43443 Category Nursing Location US-IA-Des Moines Address 1200 Pleasant St Affiliate 3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines Salary Minimum USD $24.08/Hr. City Des Moines Department Clinical Staffing State IA FTE .8 FLSA Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift Varied Work Type (Portal Searching) Full Time Benefits Overview Choose a career that matters with UnityPoint Health Des Moines! UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is a family of four hospitals including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital. Our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve our patients and visitors every day. Responsibilities Applications for the July 2018 Orientation track cohort will be accepted until May 7th, 2018 at 5:00 PM. All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for the Registered Nurse Residency position. Applications are accepted three times each year for cohorts beginning in February, July, and October. How to Apply: All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position. Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are: Resume and Letter of Intent (upload to online application) Mail or e-mail your Letters of Recommendation and current transcripts at time of application to the online application to the address below. Two recommendation letters (one additional from your manger if a UPH DM employee) UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Nurse Residency Program ERC Building, Suite 152D 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Responsibilities: 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 Iowa Health Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. For more information about the program and specific details regarding cohort application deadlines please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx Qualifications Graduate of accredited nursing program. Newly licensed nurse with 6 months or less acute RN experience. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment. Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work. Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.