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Hospice Nurse Residency - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Requisition ID
2023-135424
Category
Nursing
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Address
290 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
Affiliate
9400 UnityPoint at Home Affiliate
City
Cedar Rapids
Department
SN Visits- Hosp- CR
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – 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. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an 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. 

    • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. 
    • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. 
    • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. 

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 https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

Overview

UnityPoint at Hospice Cedar Rapids

Hospice Registered Nurse Residency Program

8am-5pm Monday through Friday

Nurse Residency for New Graduate RN's (New graduate or 12 months or less experience)

 

We offer RN Nurse Residency Program for  Hospice in Cedar Rapids

 

UnityPoint at Home is seeking RN students graduating in August 2023 and December 2023 to join our next cohorts starting in October 2023 and February 2024. Apply now and send your resume to our Recruiter, Liz at Elizabeth.Wilkinson@unitypoint.org 

 

The RN Resident will learn how to plan, organize and direct home hospice care services.  Will initiate, and implement care primarily in the patient’s home environment or hospice inpatient unit setting. The Hospice RN fulfills the role of skilled communicator, educator, leader and motivator. The Hospice RN ensures that high standards of patient care are met at all times.

 

 

Responsibilities

Program Highlights

  1. A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
  2. A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
  3. Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
  4. Classroom instruction specific to the clinical area using a focused case study approach to learning.
  5. Clinical Experience under the guidance of an experience Preceptor.
  6. Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  7. Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.

 

Nurse Resident Required Program Participation during the 12 month program:

  • SIM Labs
  • Monthly educational seminars
  • Meeting touchpoints as scheduled
  • Completion of Residency Project
  • Completion of Residency Portfolio

Qualifications

  1. Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
  2. CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
  3. Strong interpersonal skills.
  4. Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
  5. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
  6. Strong computer skills.
  7. Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

 

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

  1. BSN or BS in health related field.

  

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