Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC) 80-90% Nights set schedule or Rotating

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new psychiatric unit in 2021. This unit includes a 12-bed mood disorder unit and a 13-bed general adult psychiatry unit. The unit features innovative technology and a collaborative position, the Behavioral Health Consultant, aiming to improve patient and team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care are utilized.
• Works in a 32-36 hour per week, 1900-0730 set schedule or rotating if preferred.
• Rotations include every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Location is at Roy Carver Pavilion (University Campus).
• Shift differentials and premium pay for additional shifts are provided.
• Provides inpatient differential of $10,000 per year.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• General computer skills are required.
• A current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

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.
• Knowledge of university and hospital policies and procedures is desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• General computer skills.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• Pay Level: 52
• SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Schedule

• 32-36 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1900-0730 set schedule or rotating if preferred.

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Maggie Fraher
• Contact Email: Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu