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+ Area of Interest: Leadership - Nursing

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Clinical Staffing

+ Shift: 8a-430p, Monday-Friday

+ Job ID: 170710

Overview

The Internal Resource Team (IRT) provides support and additional resources to nursing units throughout UnityPoint Health—Des Moines during times of vacancy, high acuity, and census variations. The IRT provides support for 17 adult, Medical/Surgical, inpatient nursing units at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ 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 .

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

+ Provides leadership as part of unit management team.

+ Coordinates unit management activities in conjunction with manager/director.

+ Facilitates unit staff development in collaboration with manager/director.

+ Carries out the day-to-day operation plan of the unit under the direction of the manager/director.

+ Serves as a resource to other health team members on the assigned unit.

+ Works collaboratively with other departments to facilitate cost effective health care.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Graduate of accredited nursing program

+ Bachelor's Degree required

Experience:

+ One year of experience as a registered nurse

License(s)/Certification(s):

+ Current Iowa license as a registered nurse.

+ Current BCLS.

+ Successfully complete department PALS certification within one year of hire date.

Other:

+ 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.