If you are interested in becoming an RN, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines can provide assistance to cover the cost of tuition and time away from work with participation in the RN Career Pathways program in partnership with Purdue Global.

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.    

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

• Participants selected will work a 0.4 FTE (32 hours a pay period) and receive supplemental income equivalent to a 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period) to keep their total FTE whole at a 0.9/Full Time benefit eligible status.
• After completing the program, participants must remain at UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge for 3 years upon completion of PG ASN Program.
• Program length: 18 months
• Sign-on bonus eligible (upon RN licensing following program)

• Internal team members with minimum 1 year experience at UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge. 
• Be eligible to work as a Patient Care Technician, CMA, or LPN.
• Provide a current leader recommendation. (please add to your application)
• Must be in good standing according to regional corrective action policy within 6 months from application date and through completion of the program. 
• Meet the admissions and educational requirements of Purdue Global University.  
• Be currently working on or willing to transition to an eligible position in a Med/Surg department during and after program completion.

To express interest in the program or for questions or more information, please contact Jess Kolodziej, Career Pathways System Manager at: jess.kolodziej@unitypoint.org or Chelsie Dobney, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at: Chelsie.dobney@unitypoint.org