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RN-Home Care Skilled Nursing

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UnityPoint Health

Dubuque, Iowa

Health system employer

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 10

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Role

Term
Full Time
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

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About this role

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Days, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation with on-call.

Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) – Make a Difference Where It Matters Most!

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We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our homecare team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical proficiency, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care within the home environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide individualized nursing services while supporting patient independence, safety, and overall well-being.

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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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans

Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders and organizational standards

Monitor patient status, evaluate responses to treatment, and document all care accurately

Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and home safety

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

Education

  • Must have an Associates Degree in Nursing. (Must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire date)

Certification/License

  • Active Iowa Registered Nurse licensure issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Within 1 year of hire, need to obtain RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
  • Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage

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Requirements

  • Must have an Associates Degree in Nursing. (Must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire date)
  • Active Iowa Registered Nurse licensure issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Within 1 year of hire, need to obtain RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
  • Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Pet insurance
  • Disability insurance
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  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Place

City
Dubuque, Iowa
Median rent
$948/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$65,845/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
13% below the national average

Dubuque area index 87.3, where 100 is the national average.

Perched along the Mississippi River amid scenic limestone bluffs, Dubuque blends small-town warmth with historic riverfront charm. Nurses drawn to quieter Midwestern living will find a tight-knit community, modest traffic, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and surrounding hills.

Map showing the location of Dubuque, IA
Approximate location in Dubuque, IA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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