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AbbeHealth RN or LPN (Linn County Access Center)

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UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Health system employer

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 19

Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Outpatient
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$5,000

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About this role

Overview

$5,000 Sign-on Incentive For Qualified Applicants!

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services seeking RN or LPN in Cedar Rapids. Why UnityPoint Health?:

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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

Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

Provide whole person, integrated care with primary focus on the treatment of mental health conditions within an outpatient clinic.

Work collaboratively with psychiatric providers, reception and scheduling staff, care coordinators, and other team members to ensure client needs are met.

Job tasks include rooming patients, completing health questionnaires (vital signs, medications, mental health symptoms, concurrent physical health or substance use disorders, etc.), processing refill requests, communicating assessment results, lab reports, pharmacy inquiries, and client concerns with psychiatric providers.

Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program, required

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Iowa, required

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Iowa Drivers License, required

Experience with persons in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders, preferred.

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Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program, required
  • Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Iowa, required
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
  • Iowa Drivers License, required
  • Experience with persons in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders, preferred.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Parental leave

Place

City
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Median rent
$967/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$70,424/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Cedar Rapids area index 89.0, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA

Cedar Rapids sits along the Cedar River in eastern Iowa, offering a midsize metro with a strong healthcare sector and an arts scene anchored by the Czech Village and NewBo districts. Out-of-state RNs find a manageable commute pace, four-season weather, and a community-oriented feel.

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UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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