RN Medical-Nephrology
Sioux City, Iowa
Posted Aug 17 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license All newly licensed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program sed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program
- License
- All newly licensed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program
- Education
- Successfully completed an accredited nursing program required.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401k Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
More benefits (5)
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
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Overview
RN Medical-Nephrology
UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
- 12 hour shifts
Schedule
Self-Scheduling, Days 7am-7pm or Nights 7pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays
The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that they care for utilizing the nursing process, and the skills that are part of their functions as a registered nurse. Summary of duties include: utilizing nursing knowledge for critical thinking, planning of care, evaluating response to care and planning for the needs of the patient and family.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using clinical judgment and critical thinking Communicates effectively with providers, team members, and patients to ensure coordinated care Accurately documents patient care in the EMR to support quality and compliance Delegates and supports team members based on scope, skills, and patient needs Recognizes changes in patient condition and escalates concerns appropriately Prioritizes patient safety, quality outcomes, and infection prevention in all aspects of care Participates in ongoing education and training to maintain and grow clinical expertise
Qualifications
Education
Successfully completed an accredited nursing program required. All newly licensed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program BSN Preferred
Experience
n/a
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Nursing License with authorization to work in Iowa required Basic Certified Life Support certification required Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months from date of hire required. Must obtain NIHSS education within 90 days of hire and maintain every two years thereafter. Completion of six hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually required. Specialty certification is preferred.
What's around it?
Sioux City, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Household income
- $68,906/yr, all local households, not nurse pay