Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Primary Function

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment to student patients; provides patient education and promotes overall health; collaborates with other staff to develop and implement quality improvement programs and processes; and serves as a resource and provides in-service education to staff as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Psychiatric Mental Health with national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center;
• current State of Iowa medical license, or the ability to become licensed by the date of hire;
• current DEA and Iowa Controlled Substance certificates required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Position Details

• Job Category: Professional and Scientific
• Type of Position: Term appointment with an anticipated duration of two years. The appointment may be renewed beyond two years based on organizational needs and available funding.
• Schedule: Part-time position (24 hours per week) with an 11 Month service schedule. The service schedule follows the academic year, with the following time off: Thanksgiving week, winter break, and spring break.

Application Instructions

• All application materials received by August 12, 2026, will be given full consideration.
• To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying: Resume, Cover Letter.
• You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded.
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Salary

$68,000 to Commensurate Pay Basis: Salary Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.

Benefits

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Contact Information

• For general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.

Additional Resources

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• Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.