• Job Description

  Req#: 41897
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience .
  NEW! The Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a new, state-of-the-art observation unit, serving adolescents experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The Adolescent CSU can serve up to 5 patients at a time, in an open, therapeutic milieu. The CSU fosters a collaborative, inter-professional environment that supports all aspects of nursing practice, allowing you to deliver high-quality care using the most advanced technologies paired with the latest advancements in nursing. Members of the interdisciplinary treatment team are prepared to manage patients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis and in need of immediate, around-the-clock care and observation. The unit’s open concept features a large central room with comfortable reclining chairs, rather than traditional hospital beds. Spaces for individual therapy are located immediately adjacent to the central living space. The unit provides other homelike touches for a more therapeutic milieu such as, TVs, music, and web access for patients. Read more.
  The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
  Percent of Time: 90% - 36 hours per week
  Schedule: Day Shifts- 0700-1900. Holidays that land on the weekend or weekday would be included
  Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
  Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of $3,000.00 per year
  Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
  For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
  Education Required:
  • An Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing is required.
    • OR; 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.
  Licensure/Certification Requirements:
  • License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
  Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of six months adult inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an adult inpatient unit
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners.
  • General proficiency with computers
  Desirable Qualifications:
  • Previous nursing experience working with behavioral health patient population.
  • 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.
  • 2+ years of previous RN experience in a Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital Unit OR Emergency Psychiatric Medicine experience.
  • Adaptability to the unknown.
  • Interest in creative problem solving for unique clinical care challenges.
  • Ability to complete tasks autonomously and problem solve independently.
  • Experience utilizing electronic medical records.
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures
  Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Katie McVay at katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu . Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
  Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Staff Nurse
  • Appointment Type: SEIU
  • Schedule: Part-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
  Compensation
  • Pay Level: 52
  Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Katie McVay
  • Contact Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa.

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