Registered Nurse Residency - Home Health

Overview

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (+ call/weekends/holidays)

Start your career in home health or hospice nursing as an RN Resident, where you’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care in patients’ homes. In this role, you will apply clinical knowledge, assessment, teaching, and procedural skills to support individualized care plans developed with the care team. Working under physician direction, you’ll help deliver evidence-based care that promotes improved outcomes, patient comfort, and an exceptional care experience in a meaningful community-based setting.

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

• Deliver skilled home health and hospice nursing care through in-home visits, completing comprehensive assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with RN Case Managers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease management, medications, safety, equipment use, and emergency preparedness to promote independence.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, communicating changes in condition and ensuring timely updates to the plan of care.
• Monitor patient risk factors and proactively intervene to reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including OASIS submissions, verbal orders, and compliance with regulatory and payer standards.
• Supervise and support home care aides and LPN staff, ensuring quality, safe, and coordinated care delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, safety standards, and professional practice guidelines in all aspects of care.
• Support 24/7 patient care coverage as part of a rotating schedule, maintaining access to high-quality nursing services.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses required.

Experience

One (1) year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required.
• Dual licensed positions must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid auto insurance required when driving a personal vehicle.
• IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.