Staff Nurse -Crisis Stabilization Unit (University Campus) - 90% Nights

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to join their Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU is a 17-bed observation unit designed to provide immediate, therapeutic intervention for individuals in psychiatric crisis.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assess patients' nursing care needs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care provided
• Integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice

Requirements

• 90% Nights schedule
• Located in Iowa City, Iowa
• SEIU Pay Plan available
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Inpatient differential of $9,000.00 per year

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licenses to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire.
• Minimum of six months inpatient nursing experience or recent internship on an 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.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• SEIU Pay Plan available
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Inpatient differential of $9,000.00 per year

Schedule

• Nights - Holidays that land on the weekend or weekday would be included

Application

You must attach a resume as part of the application process.

Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please contact Katie McVay at katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.