Staff Nurse -Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit (University Campus) Days-0700/1900- 90%
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Iowa City, IA, US
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The University of Iowa Health Care is a leading academic medical center focused on innovative patient care and health education.
Summary:
The Staff Nurse (RN) will assess and provide care for adolescents experiencing psychiatric crises in a new observation unit. Applicants need relevant nursing education, licensure, and experience in inpatient settings.
Requirements:
Credentials: Associate's Degree in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, MSN, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP)
Experience: Minimum of six months adult inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an adult inpatient unit, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team, Successful history in building interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and learners, General proficiency with computers
Job Description:
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 Assistance available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
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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.
