UnityPoint Health · 3 months ago
RN Acute-Critical Care Internal Resource Team
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnityPoint Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare. The RN Acute-Critical Care Internal Resource Team (IRT) plays a crucial role in supporting Emergency Departments and Critical Care units during high acuity and vacancy periods, delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
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Responsibilities
Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care
Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care
Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care
Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients
Qualification
Required
Graduate of accredited nursing program
2 years of Emergency Department or Critical Care experience
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire
ACLS certification within 12 months of hire is required
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within 12 months of hire is required
Essentials of Critical Care orientation with a score of 80% or greater is required in each section
For ILH and MWH Emergency Departments, PALS or ENPC must also be completed within 12 months of hire
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
Multicultural sensitivity
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills
Customer/patient focused
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
Benefits
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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