About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Staff Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry 2JPE 70% or 80% Monday-Thursday Nights opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sign-on incentive
Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience.
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.
Geriatric Psychiatry (2 JPE)
John Pappajohn Pavillion (2 JPE) is a 14-bed inpatient unit dedicated to geriatric and adult psychiatric services. This unit patient population includes dementia, depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Services provided include medication management, assistance with daily activities, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to
Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions.
Percent of Time: 70% - 80% 28 - 32 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 23:00-07:30
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
SEIU Pay Plan:
Education Required
An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
Experience Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills are required
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
Desirable Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
Previous RN experience in a Psychiatric Hospital Unit
Background Check
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
References
Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Additional Information
Classification Title: Staff Nurse
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation: Pay Level 52
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Maggie Fraher
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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