Registered Nurse Residency-Inpt Older Adult Mental Health

UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Philosophy, Platform for Privacy Preferences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Area of Interest Nursing

FTE: 1.0 Hours per pay period: 32 hours/week

Department: Inpt Older Adult MH- Luth Shift: Evening/Night Combo 3p-11p and 11p-7a with weekend and holiday rotation

Job ID: 179710

Overview Registered Nurse Residency - Inpatient Older Adult Behavioral Health - Lutheran

Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs, including Residents, hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and July 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.

Relocation Assistance Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.

Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts.

Benefits Eligible 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 Childrens 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.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to adult mental health patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Maintains a safe therapeutic milieu and utilizes therapeutic communication skills that facilitate patient and family recovery from mental health crises.

Why UnityPoint Health At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre in. Here are just a few:

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401K matching
  • Employee recognition program
  • Dental and health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
  • Tuition reimbursement to help further your career
  • 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 Applications are accepted year-round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability, as well as your personal preference.

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 Registered Nurse Residency.

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:

  • Online Application to Nurse Residency Position
  • Resume
  • Student Stipend - Request

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 UnityPoint 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, please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx. Or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864.

Qualifications Education

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program

Licenses

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

Experience

  • Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six months acute RN experience
  • Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment

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.

About the Company

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