RN New Grad - Med/Surg

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  Opportunities for Growth: Med/surg units offer a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. New grad nurses can learn a variety of skills and gain experience in different areas of nursing, which can help them advance their careers.
• Diverse Patient Population: Med/surg units provide care to a diverse patient population, which can help New Grad nurses develop their clinical skills and gain experience working with patients from different backgrounds.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Med/surg units require a high level of teamwork and collaboration, which can help New Grad nurses build strong relationships with their colleagues and develop their communication skills.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Med/surg units require nurses to think critically and solve problems quickly, which can help New Grad nurses develop their critical thinking skills and become more confident in their abilities.
• Patient Advocacy: Med/surg nurses are often the first line of defense for patients, which can help New Grad nurses develop their patient advocacy skills and learn how to advocate for their patients’ needs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• 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.

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• 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.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.