Staff Nurse - Medicine Psychiatric Unit (3Bt) 60-100% Shift Negotiable

Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Medicine Psychiatric Unit (3BT) to assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

• Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
• Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
• Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
• Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions
• Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
• Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses
• Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
• Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
• Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes

Medicine Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (3 BT):
This unit is a 15-bed secure unit that serves adult patients who have acute physical illnesses in conjunction with an acute psychiatric disorder. 3 BT is one of only a few such specialized medical/psychiatric units in the country.
Percent of Time: 60% - 90%
Schedule: 24-36 hours per week, Shift preference negotiable, every third weekend and rotating holidays
Location: Boyd Tower (3BT)
Rotations: Every third weekend, rotating holidays
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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Education Required

• 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.

Experience Requirements

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
• Previous RN inpatient experience, or recent internship on an inpatient unit

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14calendar 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 Lindsey Fudge at [email protected] .
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Classification Title: Staff Nurse

Compensation

• Pay Level: 52

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
• Contact Email: [email protected]

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.