Registered Nurse Residency

Overview

UnityPoint at Home - Cedar Rapids

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Home Care 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 Home Care in Cedar Rapids

UnityPoint at Home is seeking RN students graduating in December, 2025 and May 2026 to join our next cohorts starting in February 2026 and July 2026. Apply now and send your resume to our Recruiter, Macie uddin

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.

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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.

More about the Residency Program:

This program is meant for RN new grads looking to start their career with UnityPoint k side by side with a RN Case Manager in the field and extend the training and education you already have with simulations and real life experiences. This Residency Program is a one year commitment and is a full-time position which includes full-time pay and benefits.

The program is meant to prepare new RNs for the RN Case Manager role once they have completed the program.

• A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
• A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
• Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
• Classroom instruction specific to the clinical area using a focused case study approach to learning.
• Clinical Experience under the guidance of an experienced Preceptor.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.
• Upon completion of the program, Nurse Residents will be awarded 36 hours of continuing education credit through the Iowa Board of Nursing.

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• BSN or BS in health related field.

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